Address the needs of system-wide access services functions: circulation, interlibrary services, document delivery, reserves, stacks management, building coverage and facilities, emergency procedures, security, and billing. Develop, recommend, and implement system-wide access services policies, procedures and services. Respond to ongoing issues that are referred to ASC from PSEC, LMT, and other bodies. Provide support to PSEC priorities; advise PSEC on access services needs and methods. Collaborate with other units, committees, and functional areas to improve/expand access services. Identify training needs and establish effective programs for access services. Promote communication across campus for all access services functions. Monitor and promote development of access services within the profession.

Membership:

The current membership of ASC should be expanded to include representatives from special collections, ILS, the Annex, and the professional schools. Olin, Mann, and the Annex will have standing members; other members will serve two-year terms on a staggered basis.

Relevant Public Services Goals for 2005/2006:

Expand, coordinate, and simplify document delivery services, including interlibrary loan, local document delivery, and supplemental course materials.

Identify and inventory staff skills within the system that support library-wide public services.

Assist with research project on CUL Gateway Express by identifying access services areas that should be included.