Terms of Reference (TOR)
Legislative Authority
It is a Standing Committee of the University Academic Council.
Purpose
The role and function of the Library Committee is to represent the interests of the library users to the Librarian, Vice-Chancellor, and Academic Council to act as a forum and to provide advice on priorities regarding library resources and services at the university.
Membership
- Vice-Chancellor - Chairman
- Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences - Member
- Dean, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences - Member
- Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Science, Technology & Management - Member
- Dean, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences - Member
- Dean, Faculty of Law, Politics & Governance - Member
- Dean, Faculty of Eastern Medicine & Natural Sciences - Member
- Dean, Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery - Member
- Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences - Member
- Dean, Faculty of Veterinary & Animal Sciences - Member
- Chief Librarian - Secretary/Member
Quorum
At least 50% of the committee members will attend the meeting.
Functions
- Review and recommend policies and priorities for developing library systems, resources, and services to meet the university’s academic and research necessities according to modern trends to the Chief Librarian, Vice-Chancellor, and Academic Council.
- Advise on matters related to library budget and space allocations.
- Consider other issues that affect the teaching and research support provided by the library.
Frequency
At least four meetings will be held in a year.