University Libraries Section

Charge

Advances university librarianship, university library service, and the development of university libraries in institutions with graduate programs.
 
The official ULS committee rosters are listed below, and the ULS website is available here.

Roster

Dr. Kate Langan

(Chair, July 1, 2027, to June 30, 2028)

Carrie Donovan

(Past-Chair, July 1, 2027, to June 30, 2028)

Victoria Antwi, Assistant Professor

(Member-at-Large, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029)

Mr. John H. Barnett

(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)

Symphony Bruce

(Member-at-Large, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028)

Olivia G. Chin

(Member-at-Large, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029)

Dr. Michelle L. Finley

(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)

Robin Fowler

(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)

Evan Fruehauf

(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)

Nathan B. Putnam

(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028)

Ms. Caterina M. Reed

(Member-at-Large, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028)

Lindsey Skaggs

(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028)

Ms. Summer R. Upton

(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)

Mr. Yang Wu

(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)

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Resources

Composition

As of August 2025, ULS had 3,921 members. The committee composition is determined by section leadership. 

Origin

The University Libraries Section was established in 1937.

Staff Liaison

Megan Griffin
Association of College & Research Libraries
American Library Association
E-mail: mgriffin@ala.org

Get Involved

Volunteers will need to complete the volunteer form. Committee service that begins July 1. More information, including volunteer deadlines and requirements, can be found on the ACRL volunteer site