What is the role of department library representatives?

Department library representatives:

  • work with the liaison librarian on collections activities such as coordinating serials reviews and book selection activities within the department
  • provide feedback on approval plan profiles and other collections policies with their liaison librarian as needed 
  • keep the liaison librarian informed about departmental issues, developments, and concerns related to the library
  • communicate with the liaison librarian about information-seeking behaviour, research patterns, and scholarly communication trends in the discipline

To find the department library representative for your area, please visit Liaison librarians: Contact Information.