Library Council

The Library Council serves in an advisory capacity to the dean. The council provides an opportunity for faculty and students to learn how the library supports the work of the university, and for the library to learn from campus about current and future needs for resources and services. Library Council is part of the Board of Regents bylaws.

Current Library Council Members 

Appointed by SACUA or by the Dean of Libraries

Scott Campbell (SACUA appointed, term ends August, 31, 2024), associate professor of Urban Planning, A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning

Yasamin Kusunoki (SACUA appointed, term ends August, 31, 2024), faculty associate and assistant professor, Department of Systems, Populations and Leadership, School of Nursing

Youngju Ryu (library dean appointed), term ends August 31, 2024), director Academic Program, Center for Korean Studies, International Institute; associate professor of Asian Languages and Cultures, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts

Josh Pasek (SACUA appointed, term ends August, 31, 2025), associate professor of Communication and Media; associate professor of Political Science, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts

Francesca Schironi (SACUA appointed, term ends August, 31, 2025), professor of Classical Studies, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts

TBD (library dean appointed, term ends August 31, 2025)

Ella August (SACUA appointed, term ends August 31, 2026), clinical associate professor of Epidemiology, School of Public Health

Stuart Kirsch (SACUA appointed, term ends August 31, 2026, on leave Fall 2023), professor of Anthropology, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts 

Madhumita Lahiri (SACUA appointed, term ends August 31, 2026, on leave fall 2023/Winter 2024), associate professor of English Language and Literature, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts

Appointed by Central Student Government

Sarah Williams, undergraduate student

Position not filled, graduate student

Library Members

  • Lisa Carter, dean of libraries and university librarian
  • Donna Hayward, associate dean of libraries
  • Laura Burnham, senior executive assistant to the dean