The University of Minnesota Libraries, Twin Cities, is dedicated to supporting the goals and missions of the University and its various departments in the areas of teaching, research, and service, as reflected in the Libraries mission statement. It is the purpose of this constitution to foster an active, informed staff, and to promote open communication among academic staff (faculty, professional, and administrative), civil service staff, and bargaining unit staff. Toward this end, the constitution provides a democratic framework in which are defined the roles of its academic and civil service staff in initiating recommendations, formulating decisions, and communicating the basis for decisions to those affected.
- Preamble of the Libraries Constitution
Governance
The University Libraries is managed by departments and committees and governed according to a Constitution and Bylaws, including provision of guidance from several governance groups:
The University Libraries is headed by University Librarian Lisa German, who reports to Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Rachel Croson. The University Librarian's Cabinet (Cabinet) and Libraries Leadership Council (LLC) work with the University Librarian to set priorities, analyze systems-wide issues, and review policies.
University libraries and archives are established through the Board of Regents Policy. Faculty oversight of the Libraries is provided by the Senate Library Committee.
Other important committees exist around the Libraries, including those related to our governance and oversight. Councils have broad representation and assist each division of the Libraries in its planning, priority setting, and problem solving. More information can be found under Committees.