Library Faculty Assembly

The Library Faculty Assembly acts as an advisory body to the Dean of Libraries, subject to the policies of the Board of Regents, the University Senate, and the Dean of Libraries. LFA discusses and makes recommendations on matters pertaining to: professional and academic concerns of and standards for library faculty, the Libraries' policy of service to the University community, and University policies relating to the Libraries.

Comments, questions, or concerns for the Library Faculty Assembly (LFA) or the LFA Executive Committee should be submitted through our Qualtrics form. Unless it is indicated as urgent, your issue will be discussed at the next LFA Executive Committee meeting. 

LFA Standing Charges

• Ensures the orderly and effective operation of LFA.

• Is the first point of contact for any matters referred to the attention of LFA, save those which are specifically assigned to standing committees in the Code and, where appropriate, assigns such matters to standing or ad hoc committees.

• Brings governance issues concerning all faculty and staff to the LFSA Executive Committee.

• Designates a liaison to the Organizational Development Unit and an ex officio liaison to LSA to ensure communication and information sharing.

• Monitors KU governance issues that may affect LFA, including the Faculty Senate and the University Senate Committee on Libraries.

• Takes no action contrary to the desires of the LFA.