Why participate?
There are several benefits to participating in the Libraries Student Advisory
Group including:
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influence the shape and future direction of Library services and spaces important to you and your peers;
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gain resume-worthy leadership experience and skills such as outreach, event planning, communication skills, and assessment; and
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learn about library resources and services that will enhance your academic performance
Active LSAG members will also be eligible for:
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extended group study room hours for the Downtown Campus Library
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iServe (Community Service) Hours
Who is eligible to apply?
Membership to LSAG is an application-based process. Applications are closed for the current academic year. Applications for the 2023 - 24 academic year will open on March 1, 2023. All interested students may apply at that time. Thank you for your interest.
How do I apply? How will my application be evaluated?
Applications are evaluated based on the following criteria:
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Student academic program/major and expected graduation date. The goal is to have a diverse set of academic programs and graduating classes represented in the group.
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Responses to several short-answer questions*. Please review the questions and rubric before opening the application.
| Application Question*
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Above Average (Pts Awarded = 3)
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Average (Pts Awarded = 2)
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Below Average (Pts Awarded = 1)
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No Response (Pts Awarded = 0)
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| What makes you a good fit for the Libraries Student Advisory Group?
Please be specific.
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Clearly articulates how their perspective, experiences, background,
etc. could help inform library services.
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Broadly articulates how their perspective, experiences, background,
etc. could help inform library services.
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Expresses interest in position, but does not articulate how their
perspective, experiences, background, etc. could help inform library
services.
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Application response is incomplete.
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| What is your strategy for providing feedback or advice to someone
when you think that it might not be well received?
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Identifies a constructive and positive strategy for working through
differences of opinion.
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Uses broad generalizations to discuss strategy for working through
differences of opinion.
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Does not articulate strategies for working through differences of
opinion.
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Application response is incomplete.
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| Describe a time you lost interest in a commitment. How did you respond?
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Demonstrates the seriousness of upholding commitments when faced
with challenges.
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Response is vague in places, but an example is provided, and applicant
appears to be serious about upholding commitments when faced with
challenges.
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Does not provide any clear examples of a time they lost interest
in a commitment and had a response.
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Application response is incomplete.
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Apply to the Libraries Student Advisory Group
Terms of Membership
Terms are for one academic year (Fall through Spring) and are renewable twice (students can be on LSAG for up to three years).
Members are expected to participate in four meetings per Academic Year as well as at least one library assessment or outreach activity. The total hourly commitment for LSAG is approximately 10 hours for the academic year.
Members will receive a survey in early Fall 2022 to identify their availability. This will help us identify the best dates and times for the majority of the group.
Meetings will be held in October, November, January, and March. Academic
Year 2022 – 23 meeting dates and times will be announced by September
1, 2022.