Advises the director of the Lamar Soutter Library with regard to the selection, purchase and placement of library assets including books, journals, online services and teaching resources. Assists in the development of policies regarding photocopying, library access and fees.

Reports to: Faculty and Executive Councils

Term: 3 years

Current Members (2009-2010):

• Chair: John M. Cooke, Ph.D., Cell Biology
• Brian Akerley, Ph.D., Molecular Genetics & Microbiology
• Jason Chen, M.D. (Alternate), Medicine
• Michael Francis, Ph.D., Neurobiology
• Janet Hale, Ph.D., R.N., Graduate School of Nursing
• Chung-Cheng Hsieh, D.Sc., Cancer Biology
• Carolina Ionete, M.D., Ph.D., Neurology
• Francesca Massi, Ph.D., Biochemistry & Molecular Pharmacology
• Susan Pasquale, Ph.D., Family Medicine & Community Health
• Jie Song, M.D. (Alternate), Orthopedics & Physical Rehabilitation

Worcester District Medical Society Representatives:

• Peter B. Schneider, M.D., Medicine & Nuclear Medicine
• Paul Steen, M.D., Worcester District Medical Society/Library

Ex-Officio Members:

• Elaine R. Martin, D.A., Director of Library Services
• Mary Piorun, MLSL, MBA, AHIP*, Associate Director
• Lyn Riza**, Information Services
• Ralph Zottola, Ph.D., Information Services