Learning Commons:Student Advisory Committee
UBC Library Student Advisory Committee
The Library Student Advisory Committee (LSAC) helps inform UBC Library decisions by providing insight into the needs and experiences of students. The committee represents a range of UBC Vancouver campus views, with undergraduate and graduate student members drawn from multiple faculties.
Most LSAC meetings are facilitated discussions about Library-related topics. In these discussions LSAC members have an opportunity to share their own experiences and observations; to learn from fellow students; to reflect on the current and potential roles of the Library; and to help shape UBC Library’s contribution to the student experience.
Familiarity with UBC Libraries is not required: LSAC’s primary role is to shed light on students’ needs, regardless of whether they are active Library users.
2021/2022 Committee Members
Chair:
- Michelle Blackwell, Director, Communications & Marketing, UBC Library
Members:
- Alannah Berson, Faculty of Arts
- John Deppe, Applied Science
- Elisha Facundo, Faculty of Arts
- Antonio Jimenez Castellanos, Faculty of Science
- Violetta Lapinski, Faculty of Arts
- Jashanbir Nandha, Faculty of Arts
- Tarannum Puri, Faculty of Science
- Emma Reiter, Faculty of Education
- Tajdeep Singh Sandhu, Faculty of Arts
Expectations
The 2021/22 LSAC will meet virtually for three 90-minute meetings between October 2021 and April 2022. Meeting times will be set in consultation with LSAC members.
Committee members are expected to
- Care about improving student life at UBC
- Actively participate in LSAC discussions
- Engage with peers in a thoughtful, respectful manner
- Attend at least two of the three scheduled meetings
The 2021/22 LSAC is co-chaired by Michelle Blackwell (Director, Marketing & Communications) and a number of guest co-chairs. The co-chairs commit to
- Foster an environment where all are comfortable speaking
- Plan meetings with care, to make the most of everyone’s time
- Summarize discussions and distribute summaries to LSAC members
- Share LSAC’s insights with UBC Library administrator
Membership Archives
- Committee Members 2012-2013
- Committee Members 2013-2014
- Committee Members 2014-2015
- Committee Members 2015-2016
- Committee Members 2016-2017
- Committee Members 2018-2019
- Committee Members 2019-2020
- Committee Members 2020-2021
Minutes
2016-2017
2015-2016
2014-2015
- October 29, 2014 , Library Overview PowerPoint
- November 26, 2014
- January 22, 2015 , UBC Library Learning Spaces Presentation
- February 26, 2015
- March 26, 2015