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LEARNING RESOURCES COMMITTEE

The GMU Learning Resource Committee studies, evaluates, and makes recommendations regarding library services, resources, and policies.

Purpose

Chair

Members

Senior Faculty nominated by the Vice Chancellor Academic

  • One Faculty Representative nominated from each college

  • One Student Representative nominated from each college

  • Librarian, GMU

Term of office

Two years (Renewable once)

Frequency of Meetings

As frequent as needed to establish, implement, and evaluate the Programs.

Reporting to

Vice Chancellor Academic

Quorum

75%

Decision-Making & Voting Right

The committee adopts a collaborative decision-making approach. Every member has voting rights including students. A simple majority, defined as more than 50%, is necessary for the approval of any given decision.

Responsibilities

  • Recommend purchase of appropriate and sufficient e-resources, print, and non-print materials.

  • Recommend lease of information databases suitable for the instructional needs of the university

  • Maximize access to relevant information available within the constraints of the libraries’ budget.

  • Evaluate resources and services annually via student surveys, reviews of holdings by library staff and faculty, comparison with similar institutions, and direct feedback from all users.

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