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Library Student Advisory Council - (LSAC)

Students in front of Geisel Library BuildingThe 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.


Students: Share your thoughts with the Council by emailing lsac@ucsd.edu.

The application period for 2024-2025 LSAC membership is April 1, 2024 - May 4, 2024 and again in September. Watch herefor information on how to apply to join the Council for the 2024-2025 academic year. Send questions to lsac@ucsd.edu at any time.

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 will 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

Send any questions to lsac@ucsd.edu and/or share the application materials with a friend or fellow student who might be interested!

LSAC Meeting Notes

View LSAC meeting notes below to learn more about what the Council is doing.

2023-2024

Meeting 1: October 17, 2023 | Topics included “Get to know me a Skittle” ice breaker introductions, a scavenger hunt for locations of interest in Geisel followed by initial thoughts on the locations, and an introduction to the main project LSAC will be working on for 2023-24: a refresh of the Geisel Tunnel.

Meeting 2: November 14, 2023 | Topics included feedback on furniture mockups for the Geisel Tunnel, feedback on potential color palettes for the renovated space, a tour of the Library’s Preservation Lab, a presentation about student employment in the Library, a request that students promote the Geisel Review 2023, and an invitation to participate in an I Like/I Wish/What If activity about Library physical spaces, digital spaces, services, and events.

2022-2023

Meeting 1: October 18, 2022 | Topics included LSAC advice to the Library using an I Like / I Wish / What If exercise where members gave feedback on what they like about the library, what they wish the library would be like, and their future dreams for the library.

Meeting 2: November 15, 2022 | Topics included an update on responses from the Library based on October’s I Like / I Wish / What If exercise, a presentation on student employment at the Library (guest from Library HR), and a tour of the Library’s Preservation Lab (guest from Preservation).

Meeting 3: January 17, 2023 | Topics/activities included… (minutes forthcoming)

Meeting 4: February 21, 2023 | Topics/activities included… (minutes forthcoming)

Meeting 5: April 18, 2023 | Topics/activities included… (minutes forthcoming)

Meeting 6: May 16, 2023 | Topics/activities included… (minutes forthcoming)

2021-2022

Meeting 1: October 19, 2021 | Topics included LSAC advice to the Library using an I Like / I Wish / What If exercise where members gave feedback on what they like about the library, what they wish the library would be like, and their future dreams for the library. Members were also asked for ideas on increasing the number of students masking in the Library.

Meeting 2: November 16, 2021 | Topics included an update on the status of the Floor 2 renovation at Geisel Library, a presentation on student employment at the Library (guest from Library HR), and a tour of the Library’s Preservation Lab (guest from Preservation).

Meeting 3: January 18, 2022 | Topics included an overview of the Library’s strategic planning work (guests from Office of Operational Strategic Initiatives) and feedback the current and aspirational states of the Library.

Meeting 4: February 15, 2022 | Topics included a tour of Special Collections & Archives (guest from SC&A) and feedback on reimagining the Geisel Floor 1 Tunnel.

  • Tunnel Visions: Visual concepts on how the Geisel Floor 1 Tunnel could be redesigned.

Meeting 5: April 19, 2022 | Topics included the LSAC group photo, tours of the Library’s Digital Media Lab and Data & GIS Lab (guest from DML/GIS Lab), and feedback about UC Library Search, the Library’s new online discovery tool.

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

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

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

Meeting 6: May 19, 2020 | Topics included feedback on needed Library amenities and the impacts of the Library’s COVID-19 closure 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

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

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

Interested in what the Council is doing?

View current and previous LSAC meeting notes.

LSAC meeting notes 2023-24
LSAC meeting notes 2022-23
LSAC meeting notes 2021-22
LSAC meeting notes 2020-21
LSAC meeting notes 2019-20
LSAC meeting notes 2018-19
LSAC meeting notes 2017-18
LSAC meeting notes 2016-17
LSAC meeting notes 2015-16
LSAC meeting notes 2014-15