Library Student Advisory Council - (LSAC)
The Library Student Advisory Council (LSAC) is a group of UC San Diego students and Library staff working together to provide the campus’ diverse student community with the best possible library spaces, services, and collections.
Who is on the Council?
- Student members from across campus appointed by the Library
- Student members appointed by Associated Students and by each of the College Councils
- Library staff members, including the Associate University Librarian for Learning & User Experience (AUL/LUE) who leads the group
Appointments to LSAC are made early in Fall Quarter and last the entire academic year, from October through May.
What would I gain from the experience?
- Serving on the Council offers an opportunity to:
- Share with Library staff concerns of highest priority to students
- Provide connections for future references
- Meet new friends and student peers
- Help create the kind of UC San Diego community students want
- Influence the shape of Library services and spaces important to you and your peers
What is expected of members?
- Members are expected to:
- Actively participate in meetings in October, November, January, February, April, and May (meetings in 2021-22 will likely be held in person, but LSAC participation may also include some supplemental virtual elements)
- Convey student needs, concerns, and priorities to the Library, including advice and feedback on library policies, services, and spaces
- Share ideas and input on the design and implementation of new library services
- Share insights into student study, research, and Library use habits
- Communicate information about Library services and resources to the student community
How to Apply
The application period has closed for 2021-2022 LSAC membership. Watch here in September 2022 for information on how to apply to join the Council for the 2022-2023 academic year. Send questions to lsac@ucsd.edu at any time.
LSAC Meeting Notes
View LSAC meeting notes below to learn more about what the Council is doing.
2021-2022
Meeting 1: October 19, 2021 | Minutes forthcoming
Meeting 2: November 16, 2021 | Minutes forthcoming
Meeting 3: January 18, 2022 | Minutes forthcoming
Meeting 4: February 15, 2022 | Minutes forthcoming
Meeting 5: April 19, 2022 | Minutes forthcoming
Meeting 6: May 17, 2022 | Minutes forthcoming
2020-2021
Meeting 1: October 20, 2020 | Topics included LSAC advice to the Library and feedback on what comes to mind when students think about the Library, on library services, and on the Library's Ask Us webpage
- LSAC Feedback (Survey 1): Survey results on perceptions of the UC San Diego Library
- LSAC Feedback (Survey 2): Survey results on Library services & support during pandemic
- LSAC Feedback (Survey 3): Survey results on the Library’s Ask Us webpage
Meeting 2: November 17, 2020 | Topics included a virtual exploration of the Library’s Digital Collections and feedback on a number of library services as well as the BLB Student Study Space
Meeting 3: January 19, 2021 | Topics included a virtual exploration of the Library’s Data & GIS Lab, feedback on the Library’s Virtual Study Room sessions, and expectations about the Library’s online chat services
Meeting 4: February 16, 2021 | Topics included a virtual visit of the Library’s Special Collections & Archives, feedback on the Library’s De-Stress Publication, member images and comment on their pandemic study spaces, and feedback on potential future LSAC topics related to the Library’s organizational structure and strategic priorities for 2020-2022.
Meeting 5: April 20, 2021 | Topics included an activity to choose a Library resource and write a brief promotion convincing other students about its benefits, information about CDM’s role in the preservation of and care for library materials, feedback on priority needs for services and spaces for Fall 2021, feedback on features of UC Library Search, and feedback on the Tech Lending Program.
Meeting 6: May 18, 2021 | Topics included a thank you for participation, a summary of Library decisions informed by LSAC feedback during the year, a video interview with Audrey Geisel University Librarian Erik Mitchell about his role, a video presentation about student employment opportunities in the Library, feedback on a summer study space in Geisel Library and Fall 2021 plans for group study rooms, feedback on the Library Resources Link in the Canvas Learning Management System, recognition of LSAC members, and farewell messages from Library representatives.
2019-2020
Meeting 1: October 15, 2019 | Topics included LSAC advice to the Library and scavenger hunts to find areas within Geisel Library and information on the Library’s website
- Handout: 2019 Student Satisfaction Survey, Library-Related Results
Meeting 2: November 12, 2019 | Topics included feedback on media use and borrowing, the display of computing and seating availability information, copying and scanning services in the Library, and general suggestions
- LSAC Feedback (Appendix A): Where on the Library homepage would you expect to find a link to the seating/computing information
- LSAC Feedback (Appendix B): Survey results on scanning and copying services
- LSAC Feedback (Appendix C): Feedback posters with additional questions on copying and scanning in the Library
Meeting 3: January 21, 2020 | Topics included tours of the Library’s Digital Media Lab (guest from DML) and Data & GIS Lab (guest from GIS Lab) and feedback on services in a forthcoming ‘Digital Scholarship Center’ and naming for such a service suite
Meeting 4: February 18, 2020 | Topics included a tour of Special Collections & Archives (guest from SC&A), the LSAC group photo, and feedback on Library service desk naming and technology-related needs and assistance in the Library (guest from Technology & User Experience Program)
Meeting 5: April 21, 2020 | Topics included feedback on how to communicate Library news to students, events for Geisel Library’s 50th anniversary, librarian profile videos, and the Library’s draft virtual tour
- LSAC Feedback (Appendix A): Survey results on communicating with students
- LSAC Feedback (Appendix B): Survey results on the Library’s virtual tour
Meeting 6: May 19, 2020 | Topics included feedback on needed Library amenities and the impacts of the Library’s COVID-19 closure on students
- LSAC Feedback (Appendix A): Survey results on Library amenities and equipment offerings
- LSAC Feedback (Appendix B): Survey results on COVID-19 Library closure impacts on students
2018-2019
Meeting 1: October 16, 2018 | Topics included LSAC advice to the Library and feedback on what comes to mind when students think about the Library
Meeting 2: November 13, 2018 | Topics included feedback on the LSAC newsletter, general suggestions, and thoughts on seeking Library assistance on an appointment or walk-in basis
Meeting 3: January 22, 2019 | Topics included a tour of the Library’s Digital Media Lab (guest from DML) and feedback on the Library’s computer and seating availability tool
- LSAC Feedback: Design Input for Space/Computer Availability
Meeting 4: February 19, 2019 | Topics included a tour of Special Collections & Archives (guest from SC&A), the LSAC group photo, and feedback on a central/single service point in the Library and on Library assistance by phone, chat, and text
Meeting 5: April 23, 2019 | Topics included feedback on using and citing sources in one’s academic work (guest from Learning Services Program), after hours silent study in the Library’s forthcoming Active Learning Classroom (guest from GLRI Team), and naming for online Library assistance
- Handout: Library Winter Quarter Gate Count Comparisons 2015-2019
Meeting 6: May 21, 2019 | Topics included the Library-related results of the Campus’ Student Satisfaction Survey and feedback on access to needed resources for one’s academic work, what new students should learn about the Library in their first weeks on campus, and a Plus/Delta exercise on the 2018-19 LSAC year
- Handout: 2019 Student Satisfaction Survey, Library-Related Results
2017-2018
Meeting 1: October 17, 2017 | Topics included information on planned Library and Campus capital construction projects, LSAC advice to the Library, and feedback on what comes to mind when students think about the Library
- Handout: Library ‘By the Numbers’ 2016-17
Meeting 2: November 14, 2017 | Topics included feedback on the LSAC newsletter, the Library’s Overnight Study Commons, likes and dislikes for campus classrooms, active learning in the Library, use of the Library’s anticipated Active Learning Classroom for study outside of instructional use, and general suggestions
Meeting 3: January 16, 2018 | Topics included a tour of the Library’s Digital Media Lab (guest from DML) and feedback on promoting the DML, the computer and seating availability tool (guest from Waitz), how the Library can help students prepare for finals, and desired Library workshops and tutorials
Meeting 4: February 20, 2018 | Topics included a tour of Special Collections & Archives (guest from SC&A), the LSAC group photo, and feedback on Self-Checkout machines, self-service preferences, and the Associated Students vending machine in Geisel
Meeting 5: April 10, 2018 | Topics included feedback on what the Library’s new University Librarian should know about the Library and the UCSD student experience and on food and drink use, policy, signage, and enforcement in the Library
- LSAC Feedback: Food & Drink Policies and Signage in the Library
Meeting 6: May 22, 2018 | Topics included feedback on what new students should learn about the Library in their first weeks on campus, Geisel’s 8th Floor grand opening activities, and a Plus/Delta exercise on the 2017-18 LSAC year
2016-2017
Meeting 1: October 11, 2016 | Topics included LSAC advice to the Library, feedback on what comes to mind when students think about the Library, and future Geisel 8th Floor renovations
- Handout: Library ‘By the Numbers’ 2016-17
Meeting 2: November 15, 2016 | Topics included feedback on the recently-launched Audrey’s Café, future renovations of Geisel’s 1st and 2nd Floors, digital displays and content in the Library, and the Library’s future website redesign (guest from Digital User Services)
Meeting 3: January 17, 2017 | Topics included a tour of the Library’s Digital Media Lab and CaveKiosk (guest from DML) and feedback on the Library’s DIY videos and online help (guest from Learning Services Program) and how one’s use of the Library changes during Weeks 1/5/10
- Handout: Library Academic Quarter Gate Count Comparisons 2010-2016
Meeting 4: February 28, 2017 | Topics included a tour of Special Collections & Archives (guest from SC&A), general suggestions, and feedback on the Audrey’s Café video wall content
Meeting 5: April 10, 2017 | Topics included feedback on recycling in the Library (guest from Environmental Sustainability Group), LSAC tabling at the Warren External Fair, where students start when looking for articles (guest from Digital User Services), and general suggestions
Meeting 6: May 28, 2017 | Topics included a Plus/Delta exercise on the 2016-17 LSAC year and the Library-related results of Campus’ 2017 Student Satisfaction Survey
- Handout: 2017 Student Satisfaction Survey, Library-Related Results
2015-2016
Meeting 1: October 13, 2015 | Topics included LSAC advice to the Library and feedback on what comes to mind when students think about the Library
Meeting 2: November 17, 2015 | Topics included a tour of the Library’s Digital Media Lab (guest from DML) and feedback on the DML, smoking on the Library Forum level (exterior 3rd Floor), and promoting events to students (guest from Communications & Outreach Program)
Meeting 3: January 19, 2016 | Topics included a tour of Special Collections & Archives (guest from SC&A) and feedback on the arrangement of the Library’s online subject guides (guest from Digital User Services)
- Handout: Geisel Fall Quarter Gate Count Comparisons 2010-2015
Meeting 4: February 23, 2016 | Topics included information on Library-related results of the Campus Customer Satisfaction surveys and feedback on future planning for the East Commons renovation and textbooks/open educational resources
- Handout: Faculty and Staff Customer Satisfaction Surveys 2015
Meeting 5: April 05, 2016 | Topics included feedback on Library offerings to promote at Triton and Transfer Triton Days, the Library’s Food & Drink policy, and general suggestions
Meeting 6: May 24, 2016 | Topics included Plus/Delta and Keep/Toss/Create exercises on the 2015-16 LSAC year
2014-2015
Meeting 1: October 14, 2014 | Topics included LSAC advice to the Library, feedback on what comes to mind when students think about the Library, and general suggestions
Meeting 2: November 18, 2014 | Topics included feedback on the Library brand, Tech Lending Program, student privacy, and student feedback mechanisms
Meeting 3: January 13, 2015 | Topics included feedback on tools and methods for finding sources for academic work, how to promote Library offerings (guest from Academic Liaison Program),”greening” of the Library, and student perceptions of service desk interactions
Meeting 4: February 24, 2015 | Topics included a presentation on Reserves Services (guest from Reserves), and feedback on one’s best experience with the Library and how the Library can support the Campus’ Strategic Plan
Meeting 5: April 07, 2015 | Topics included feedback on what students wish they could do at the Library (physically or virtually), academic support gaps the Library might fill, and additional ways the Library can support students
Meeting 6: May 19, 2015 | Topics included a Plus/Delta exercise on the 2014-15 LSAC year
