University Libraries Section (ULS): About Our Committees

As a committee member, your participation is crucial to the success of ULS. So a heartfelt thank you for taking the time to contribute! Below are some tips to help you do your best work.​

• Read the ACRL Plan for Excellence.
• Read the ULS Bylaws and Governance Procedures.
• Read your committee's page on this guide to learn about its work.
• Ask the chair any questions you have about the committee's work.
• Review meeting agendas beforehand.
• Review documents and offer feedback when requested.

• Attend committee meetings.
• Come to meetings prepared and ready to participate.
• Respond to e-mails within a day or two.
• Volunteer for subgroups or other assignments.
• Follow through on your commitments, or let your chair know if you can't meet them.
• Ask questions and raise issues, ideas, and suggestions.
• Request additions to an agenda by contacting your chair before the meeting.

• Ask the chair if you have questions or if your responsibilities are unclear.
• Inform the chair if you can't attend a committee meeting.
• If you over-committed yourself, step down from your position, giving someone else the opportunity to participate.