Libraries and Learning Services Committee

Terms of reference

To advise Te Tumu Herenga on alignment of policies and services with the Waipapa Taumata Rau strategic plan, institutional frameworks, and strategies.
To demonstrate commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and accountabilities.
To ensure services, processes and collections are inspired by Te Tumu Herenga’s place in Aotearoa New Zealand and Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa | Pacific.
To advise Te Tumu Herenga on trends relating to research, learning, and teaching which could impact on Te Tumu Herenga operations.
To identify issues relating to the Te Tumu Herenga statute, policies and procedures which impact on faculties, students, and Community Members.
To alert Te Tumu Herenga to new areas of research, teaching and learning to ensure collections meet needs.
To champion diversity, inclusion, and equity within Te Tumu Herenga and the communities it serves.
To serve as a reference group for Te Tumu Herenga as required, providing feedback on services and facilities including collections benchmarking and budgets.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education (or Delegate) – Chair
Member from each faculty nominated by the Dean
One member of library staff elected by Libraries and Learning Services staff
Director, Student and Scholarly Services
Associate Director, Collections and Digital (LLS)
Associate Director, Learning and Research (LLS)
Manager Engagement (LLS)
Two student representatives nominated by AUSA, one of whom must represent postgraduate students

Te Tumu Herenga | Libraries and Learning Services Committee reports to Senate.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education (or Delegate)	Holds office until
Professor S Young	Ex-officio

Member from each faculty nominated by the dean	Holds office until
Associate Professor L Diggelmann, Arts	Ex-officio
Professor D Sundaram, Business and Economics	Ex-officio
Dr M Ross, Creative Arts and Industries	Ex-officio
Professor D Le Fevre, Education and Social Work	Ex-officio
Dr F Wicaksana, Engineering	Ex-officio
Associate Professor R Havelock, Law	Ex-officio
Professor A Gunn, Medical and Health Sciences	Ex-officio
Professor A Luxton-Reilly, Science	Ex-officio

One member of library staff elected by Libraries and Learning Services staff	Holds office until
Ms S Acharya	31.01.27

Director, Student and Scholarly Services	Holds office until
Ms S Roberts	Ex-officio

Associate Director, Collections and Digital (LLS)	Holds office until
Ms C Lanyon	Ex-officio

Associate Director, Learning and Research (LLS)	Holds office until
Dr N Rawnsley	Ex-officio

Manager, Engagement (LLS)	Holds office until
Ms A Kelly	Ex-officio

Two student representatives nominated by AUSA, one of whom must represent postgraduate students	Holds office until
M Lee	30.11.2026
E Lee (PG)	30.11.2026