Shared Library Facilities Board (SLFB)

The Shared Library Facilities Board (SLFB) is responsible for the development of policies, strategies, plans and general operating procedures for the effective and coordinated use of the Northern and Southern Regional Library Facilities, and any other library facilities that may be constructed for or converted to shared systemwide use by the University of California Libraries.

SLFB is appointed by and accountable to the provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs. The Board is responsible for the development of policies, strategies, plans and general operating procedures for the effective and coordinated use of the Northern and Southern Regional Library Facilities, and any other library facilities that may be constructed for or converted to shared systemwide use by the University of California Libraries.

Among the key responsibilities of the Board are:

  • Formulate, recommend, and ensure implementation of plans and policies for UC shared library facilities, in consultation with the Provost.
  • Ensure effective and efficient management of shared facilities.
  • Advise the Provost regarding issues related to shared library facilities.
  • Inform and advise the Systemwide Library and Scholarly Information Advisory Committee (SLASIAC) regarding the shared library facilities in the context of overall systemwide library strategic plans and policies.

For more details, please see the SLFB charge [PDF].

Document owner: Danielle Westbrook