The Library Committee on Faculty recommends to the Dean the membership of the search committee for any library faculty position. The Dean appoints each search committee.
When a vacancy occurs, the LCOF notifies the Library Faculty that a search committee will be formed and requests the faculty to submit their nominations for membership on the committee to the LCOF.
Recognizing that the optimal size for a search committee is four, the LCOF attempts to limit the size of the committee. However, the size of the committee may be increased when the search is for a position that has working relationships with various departments.
Membership usually includes the supervisor(s) of the position. The composition of the committee should be as broadly based as possible, with other departments/divisions being represented. Members of the faculty who show an interest in serving on a particular search committee are given consideration for membership.
The Library Faculty member who is resigning from a position is ineligible for membership on the committee searching for a replacement.
The LCOF may recommend that a search committee include members from outside the Library when positions include significant relationships outside the Library.
A University Search Committee for a Library Dean is not covered by these guidelines. When such a vacancy is to be filled, the LCOF will draw up guidelines to seek appropriate library representation on the committee.
Approved: 10/10/2003
Amended 2/13/2009