Library Advisory Committee

The members of the Library Advisory Committee (LAC) serve in an advisory capacity to the George T. Harrell Health Sciences Library Director, who is the chair of the committee. The committee shall meet quarterly in the fiscal year. Additional meetings can be called by the chair as needed. The LAC is a standing committee of the Faculty Organization at the Hershey campus. Members are appointed for a three-year term by the chair of the Faculty Organization.

Responsibilities include:

• Advise on library collections, services, space use, and operation – including the broader issues that impact the library as well as how the library services and operation have an impact on the educational, clinical, research, and community outreach programs at the Hershey campus.
• Serve as a core test group for new products/services.
• Promote the transfer of information between the library and other units.
• Serve as a core group for a Liaison service.