78 · Survey Results: Survey Questions and Responses
Name of group Composition Role(s) Outcome(s)
Rutgers University Student
Assembly
Student leaders Student government body that
represents the undergraduate
student population of Rutgers-
New Brunswick.
Information sharing and
advice.
Student Government
Association Library Committee
SGA representatives appointed
to the committee
Advisory Provide general feedback
request new services and
enhancements sounding
board for planned initiatives.
Student Government (various
committees)
Elected students Make recommendations to
library to support prioritized
initiatives.
Student Government
Association
Elected students Provides student feedback to
University Librarian.
Student Government
Association
Students On an occasional basis,
the Libraries have worked
with and consulted student
government about issues
related to library service.
Services and policies relating
to students have been
addressed. (e.g., extension of
hours, food and beverages in
the library).
Student Government
Association
Elected undergraduate
students
Communicate student
concerns to be addressed by
Dean.
Dean has a platform
for speaking to student
representatives.
Student Government
Association
Elected student
representatives
Provide student input on
library space, activities,
policies, and procedures.
Higher student engagement in
library activities.
Student Library Advisory Board Undergraduate and graduate
students
Serve as a channel for regular
communication between the
student representatives and
library administration.
Better understand how the
library can serve students at
all levels.
Student Library Advisory
Committee
Undergraduate students Advisory on library services
and policies that affect
undergraduates
Input, reaction, discussion,
context
Undergraduate Advisory Board 10 sophomores through
seniors with diverse
demographics, living
arrangements, and majors
Offer ideas and opinions
on projects or changes the
library is considering. Suggest
changes based on their
experience.
Lengthened the hours of
the library cafe. Creating
inspirational quotes for the
stairwells. Increased the
number of healthy snacks in
the vending machines.
Undergraduate Student
Libraries Advisory Council
Elected representative
undergraduate students in
various majors
Meets periodically with
the Dean of Libraries to
discuss matters involving
undergraduates and the
Libraries experience.