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Library committees and task groups

Collection Development Group

Membership as of 1/1/13

The Collection Development Group is a standing committee of librarians to:

  1. coordinate and refine the Library/academic department liaison program;
  2. actively participate in materials selection for the Library, and work closely with faculty and administrators to shape the collection;
  3. gather and standardize collection development information and serve as a forum for its exchange among liaisons;
  4. provide information to and advise the Librarian and the Library Committee on allocations and collection development policy.

Digital Program Working Group

Membership as of 02/14/13

Bryn Geffert
Kate Gerrity
Jan Jourdain
Mike Kelly
Kelcy Shepherd, Chair
Sara Smith

From the group's charge: The Digital Program Working Group provides input on the strategic direction and development of the library’s digital program.

Program Committee

Membership as of  12/3/13

The Program Group coordinates the Library's non-instructional programming, including speakers, exhibits, and social events.

Space Committee

Membership as of 09/20/13

From the group's charge:  The Space Enhancement and Design Group evaluates the Library’s immediate space needs and recommends strategies to address them, with a goal of creating a more welcoming, comfortable and effective physical environment for Library users and staff.  The Space Enhancement and Design Group coordinates the process of setting priorities and developing projects that meet this goal.

Web Committee

Membership as of  01/01/14

From the group's charge: The Web Oversight Group provides overall leadership for the development and maintenance of the Amherst College Library’s Web presence.

Faculty Library Committee

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Membership for 2013-2015

Five College Committees

Links to committee content (for Five College library and Five Colleges, Incorporated staff only) image