Hello ARLIS members,

I could use some advice from you all. I am putting together a library advisory committee for the Fine Arts Library here at Indiana University in Bloomington. I have a faculty member and a graduate student from the studio and art history departments and a curator from the IU Art Museum. My purpose is to establish more open communication between the Fine Arts Library and the constituents it serves, incorporating their viewpoints into library policy. I also hope to foster a culture of participation with the goal that these members will communicate to their peers regarding current events in the library. Lastly I would like to have concrete evidence when advocating for our collections and services.

I'm trying to put together a statement of purpose, guidelines and procedures for this committee before we get started. I have found some examples from other libraries, but I wonder if anyone has art library-related experience with an advisory committee, and if so, can you share your recommendations for best practices? If you'd like to message me off-listserve, I plan to compile answers and put together a summary for interested members.

Thank you,
Emilee Mathews

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Emilee Mathews, MA, MLS
Interim Head, Fine Arts Library
Indiana University, Bloomington
1133 E. 7th St.
Bloomington, IN 47405
(812) 855-5743

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