Libraries Student Advisory Group

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The Libraries Student Advisory Group (LSAG) is an opportunity for students to have an active voice at the WashU Libraries.

The goal of this group will be to engage students with library-related issues on campus. The group will serve as a two-way forum for exchanging information between students on the Danforth Campus and the WashU Libraries.

Participation will entail 2-4 formal meetings per semester during 2024 to learn about and discuss plans/programs, interact with Libraries’ leadership, and share outreach ideas. Meetings will occur on the second Friday of each month during the academic year, from 10-11:30 am. Additional opportunities to assist with events and orientation activities will be available.

All students (undergraduate & graduate) on the Danforth Campus in good academic standing are welcome to apply. Up to 10 students will be selected to participate each year.

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Qualifications

  • Students (undergraduate & graduate) in good academic standing on the Danforth Campus
  • Ability to meet time commitment requirements
  • Interest in sharing opinions and representing student peers to improve the Libraries

Time commitment

  • Committee membership operates on a calendar year cycle (through 2023)
  • Meetings will take place on the second Friday of each month during the academic year, from 10-11:30 am
  • Committee members will assist with student-facing events and orientation activities as able/desired

Benefits

  • Develop leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Network with WashU Libraries leadership/staff and peers
  • Use this experience for your resume and portfolio
  • Access to Skilltype learning management platform
  • $500 annual stipend
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2024 Application Timeline

  • Applications open: December 2023
  • Application deadline: 5:00 pm on Friday, February 9, 2024
  • Applicant notifications: Monday, February 26, 2024