The Kentucky Library and Museum--University Libraries Advisory Council

University Libraries Advisory Council

The University Libraries Advisory Council provides guidance and leadership to the administrators, faculty, and staff of the University Libraries. The purposes of the Libraries Advisory Council include supporting the Western Kentucky University Libraries by promoting and developing the libraries' services and facilities; encouraging membership in the Friends of the Libraries; advising the University President and the Dean of Libraries; and enabling the WKU Libraries to better serve its communities. Council members are appointed by the President of the University to serve three-year terms.

The current members of the Libraries Advisory Council are:

Mrs. Jane Baker
Ms. Kelli Brown
Dr. Matthew Covington
Mrs. Barbara English
Ms. Pam Funk
Mr. Mac Jefferson
Mrs. Darlene Johnson
Mr. Bob Kirby
Mr. Jerald Manning (Chair)
Mr. Steve Marcum
Mr. Rick McCue
Mr. Brooks Mitchell
Dr. Jamie Monroe
Mr. Reuben Netherland
Mr. Osi Onyekwuluje
Mr. Larry Pike
Mrs. Nancy Priest
Mr. Michael Simpson
Ms. Christine Sowders
Mr. Steve Sutton
Mrs. Carol Wedge
Mr. Barry Williams

Ex officio members are:
Mr. Timothy Mullin, Head, Dept. of Library Special Collections
Dr. Michael Binder, Dean, University Libraries & Kentucky Museum
Ms. Earlene Chelf, Marketing & Special Events Coordinator
Dr. Brian Coutts, Head, Dept. of Library Public Services
Ms.Connie Foster, Head, Dept. of Library Technical Services
Ms. Carrie Barnett, Development Coordinator
Ms. Jayne Pelaski, Community Outreach
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