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Purpose
The Undergraduate and Graduate Student Library Ambassador Boards provide a forum for discussion and suggestions regarding all aspects of the Libraries. Ambassadors work collaboratively with library faculty and staff to ensure library spaces and events are welcoming and responsive to student needs. Ambassadors raise peer-awareness of library services.
Benefits of Being a Library Ambassador
- Develop leadership skills by cultivating relationships with peers.
- Participate in extracurricular service.
- Gain valuable career readiness skills such as communication, leadership, professionalism, and teamwork.
Board Membership
Board membership is open to all interested students. Students may apply for membership by filling out the Student Library Ambassador Board Membership Application. Membership terms are for one academic year with the option of continuing appointment for the following year. Board Advisors serve on the board(s) by appointment of the Associate University Librarian - Public Services from the library faculty.
Expectations
- Meet at least once per long semester (Fall and Spring).
- Share library information with peers in the University community.
- Act as a voice and conduit of students’ feedback as they relate to the Libraries.
- Provide recommendations on library services and related topics.
- Respond to Board Advisors by specified deadlines.