Student Library Advisory Committee (SLAC)

Apply to join SLAC 2024/25

Make your voice heard in the Library!

U of A Library is recruiting new members for the 2024-2025 Student Library Advisory Committee.

All undergraduate and graduate students at U of A are eligible to apply.

In-person meetings will take place from 4:00 - 5:30 pm on the following Wednesday in the Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 term: October 23, November 20, January 15, February 12, March 12, and April 8

SLAC members work with library staff to find new ways to improve library services, and help get the word out about library initiatives. Along the way, they get a behind-the-scenes look at one of Canada's largest academic libraries and meet other students from across campus.

Please review the information about the committee on this page before submitting your application. We are accepting applications until October 8, 2024. We will contact you after that date to let you know if you have been selected for the committee.

What we are looking for:

  • An interest in libraries
  • A willingness to engage and share your experiences and perspectives
  • The ability to communicate well
  • A commitment to attend all meetings in both fall and winter terms

What's in it for you:

  • Give input to library decisions
  • Meet new people and develop your network at the University of Alberta
  • Gain experience in a committee setting
  • Get a behind-the-scenes look at the operation of one of Canada's largest academic research libraries




About SLAC

The University of Alberta Library created the Student Library Advisory Committee (SLAC) so it could better engage with students and improve the student library experience. Committee members provide feedback on library services and can raise issues or share suggestions with the Library. They also serve as library ambassadors to their respective campus communities.

Membership is open to current undergraduate and graduate students at the U of A. Members are selected through an application process. The committee meets roughly once a month during the academic year.

Over the past few years SLAC has helped the Libraries make decisions regarding:

  • a course textbook initiative
  • a technology lending program
  • website usability
  • furniture procurement
  • communication plans

SLAC co-chairs:

Angie Mandeville | afm1@ualberta.ca

Lindsay Johnston | lindsay.johnston@ualberta.ca

Terms of Reference | Committee Documents | Past Committees