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Student Library Advisory Board

We will be begin accepting applications August 5th, 2024 with the deadline for submission being August 30th, 2024.

About the Board

The Student Library Advisory Board (SLAB) was created to establish an ongoing, open dialog between Temple University students and the University Libraries staff and administration. The board is an opportunity for Temple students to participate in the development of library services and spaces and to ensure that the library meets the needs of Temple’s student body.

The board is composed of undergraduate and graduate students who represent the various opinions and concerns of the student body regarding the libraries. Student members are expected to be well-informed on University issues and to represent their personal views, as well as those that represent the wider campus voices.

The board is made up of 6 students and is convened by the Director for Planning, Strategy and Organizational Evolution, the Library Facilities Superintendent, and the Head of Access Services.

Responsibilities

Provide input on new or existing library services, spaces, resources, policies, and programming.
Share insight about students’ needs and how the library can better support those needs.
Attend and actively participate in 3 Advisory Board meetings during each fall and spring terms (in-person) and are available 10-15 hours to work on projects.

Special Projects/Assignments

The library administrators will work with members of the board to help them identify areas of interest for special projects. Areas of activity might include:

Collaborating with library staff and other student advisory board members on existing library projects or initiatives. Board members may work directly with individual library staff, departments, or teams on existing projects or form their own subcommittees to explore and implement service improvements.
Participating in or assisting with user research such as focus groups, usability testing, and surveys.
Developing and advocating for new and emerging services. Present and/or collaborate in the design of new services to meet student needs.

Membership, stipends and other information

Six students will be selected to serve on the board per academic year. Student members are appointed for a one-year term, with the opportunity to renew.
Students must be currently enrolled at Temple University to serve on the Advisory Board.
Stipends of $500 will be distributed in the fall and spring semesters.