Advisory Boards at UNCW Library

• Community Advisory Board
• Student Advisory Board

Community Advisory Board

Purpose

The UNCW Library Advisory Board (UNCW LAB) exists to strengthen collaboration and communication between the library and its stakeholders while supporting the library’s mission, vision, and strategic goals. The Board provides guidance on the library’s direction, helps enhance the quality and relevance of its programs and services, and fosters connections with the broader community. Members serve as advocates for the library, promoting awareness of its resources, initiatives, and opportunities. Through engagement and insight, the Board contributes to the continuous improvement and visibility of the library within the university and beyond.

Membership

The Community Advisory Board brings together individuals from diverse backgrounds who share a commitment to supporting UNCW Library’s mission. Members may include:

• UNCW alumni
• Representatives from local cultural institutions, museums, or historical societies
• Members of lifelong learning programs such as OLLI
• Individuals connected to UNCW Library archival collections
• UNCW alumnus/alumna
• Community representatives and library advocates who bring valuable perspectives and enthusiasm for library services

Members serve two-year terms and may serve up to two consecutive terms.

Meetings

The full board will meet two times per semester (four meetings per academic year); board members are also invited to a summer social for more library learning and engagement. 

Roster

Student Advisory Board

Purpose

The UNCW Library Student Advisory Board at UNCW is a group of 19 engaged UNCW students representing a variety of stakeholder groups, including the five colleges and schools, Student Government Association, and student leaders. The role of the board is to provide input and feedback to UNCW Library leadership on library services, spaces, resources, and policies.  Members are expected to share insights into user behavior and communicate user needs to library leadership as well as communicate to their constituent groups information about library resources and services. They will also recommend approaches to increase the library’s engagement with students and student groups.  Advisory Board members will be advocates for UNCW Library across campus and in the community.

The UNCW Library Student Advisory Board will represent the views of undergraduate and graduate students.  It will complement the University Faculty Senate Library and IT committee, which addresses faculty-specific issues and needs, and the soon-to-be established UNCW Library Community Advisory Board.

Membership

Membership of the board will consist of:

• Two students, one undergraduate and one graduate student, from each of the five colleges
• Two library student employees
• One student nominated by SGA
• One Honors student
• One student tutor, ambassador, orientation leader. resident advisor or other student leader

Members will serve one-year appointments with the ability to serve up to  three consecutive terms.  

Meetings

The full board will meet two times per semester (four meetings per academic year); board members may be asked on occasion to attend additional sessions with architects, consultants or others in order to gain user perspectives on specific issues.

Roster