Terms of reference
Purpose
The University Library Consultative Committee (ULCC) serves as an advisory body to the University Library. Its purpose is to provide a forum for consultation and collaboration between the Library and its stakeholders, ensuring that library services, resources, and policies align with the learning and research needs of the university community.
Objectives
- To advise on strategic directions, policies, and priorities of the Library.
- To provide feedback on library services, collections, facilities, and technologies.
- To represent the interests and concerns of students, schools, and university centres regarding library matters.
- To promote awareness and engagement with library initiatives and developments.
- To support continuous improvement and innovation in library services.
Membership
School, Centre and University representatives
- Professor Julie Ann Pooley (Chair), Associate Dean School of Arts and Humanities
- Professor Pi-Shen Seet, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, School of Business and Law
- Associate Professor Katrina Strampel, Director Centre for Learning and Teaching
- Associate Professor Jonathan Marshall, Associate Dean Research, WAAPA
- Associate Professor Melanie Brooks, Associate Dean Research, School of Education
- Associate Professor Mandy Towell-Barnard, Associate Dean Teaching & Learning, School of Nursing and Midwifery
- Dr Kate Howell, HDR Course Coordinator, Graduate Research
- Dr Kylie Austin, Director, Student Life
- Michelle Duryea, Associate Director, Research Analytics, Systems and Performance
- Greg Lehman, Finance Manager
Library Services Centre representatives (professional staff/observers)
- Kate Conway, University Librarian, Library Services Centre
- Dr Nicole Johnston, Associate University Librarian, Digital Literacy and Library Experience
- Ian Welch, Associate University Librarian, Scholarly Communication and Collections
- Other Library staff as invited
2026 meeting schedule
- Meeting 1 - Thursday 26th March, 2pm to 4pm
- Meeting 2 - Wednesday 01st July, 2pm to 4pm
- Meeting 3 - Thursday 29th October, 10am to 12pm
Contact
SENIOR CENTRE OFFICER: Library Services Centre
Wendy Baker (Monday, Tuesday and Friday)
Telephone: (61) 8 6304 2097
Ilona (Monday, Wednesday and Thursday)
Telephone: (61) 8 6304 3986
Email: libraryadmin@ecu.edu.au