Committee Members: Kate Strain (Co-Chair), Shannon Kowal (Co-Chair), Allison Atkins, Youlanda Halterman, Michelle Williams
Charged: July 5, 2022
The IDEA Committee works collaboratively to identify and remove barriers to a more inclusive and equitable organizational culture; to foster a welcoming and supportive library experience for all users; to continuously improve library policies, practices, workflows, and initiatives, recommending alternatives where applicable; and to identify ways to partner with appropriate campus and community groups to promote and support IDEA initiatives.
In concert with other internal and external working groups (e.g., library administration and PSA, Loyola and Notre Dame faculty and student committees, and local and regional partners), the IDEA Committee helps educate and support library staff in developing a shared understanding of and commitment to principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility.
Committee Members: Jack Owen (Chair), Peter Sutton, Caroline Haslip, Jaquan Bazil, Allison Atkins
Charged: July 5, 2022
The Marketing Committee will promote library services, events, and collections through a variety of outlets in the library, on the campuses, and in the community as appropriate.
The Marketing Committee will be responsible for the following tasks:
Committee Members: Jada Washington (Chair), Ruby Cruz-Reyes, Kate Newton, Jennie Ray
Charged: June 2022- July 2023
Committee Mission: Encourage staff morale and community connection.
The Social / Events Committee will plan and organize events taking place within or on behalf of the Loyola Notre Dame Library to ensure that the hosting, planning, promotion, and execution of events is professionally done. The committee will work with other library committees and departments to share information and collaborate as needed to facilitate events with and for library users and staff members. It will also collaborate with individuals and departments within the two campus communities.
Areas of focus:
Committee Members: Laura O'Hanlon (Co-Chair), Kate Campbell (Co-Chair)
The Loyola Notre Dame Library Liaison program connects each department with a librarian liaison who develops collaborative relationships with faculty and department chairs. The relationships developed by liaisons support faculty teaching and research and help to guide the library's work in fostering a culture of belonging through meaningful engagement with campus and community partners.
Operations Team (Ops)
Team Members:
*The Archivist for Digital Initiatives will join Ops on an “as needed” basis
Charged: October 2025 (current organization) but originally created ad hoc in FY23 for internal coordination.
The Operations Team is a working group that allows all units of the library to collaborate and communicate effectively. Meeting weekly and reporting to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the Ops Team coordinates and documents internal communications to ensure that all library staff are informed and working together.
Student Advisory Board
Team Member: Jack Owen (Chair)
The Student Advisory Board has been tasked to work collaboratively with undergraduate and graduate students from Loyola University Maryland and Notre Dame of Maryland University to gather feedback on and discuss new ideas for library programs and initiatives. Students gain valuable professional experience by working with LNDL librarians and staff to help launch and curate innovative student-centered programs and by representing the Library at campus events.
Fall Fest
Task Force Members: Mallory Walker (Co-Chair), Jack Owen (Co-Chair), Clara Love, Jada Washington, Kate Newton, Ruby Cruz, Laura O'Hanlon
Charged: April 23rd, 2024
Purpose of Task Force: The Fall Fest Task Force will assist in the planning, documentation, and implementation of the second annual LNDL Fall Fest.
Members of the Fall Fest Task Force will be expected to:
Digital Scholarship
Task Force Members: Peter Sutton, Jenny Kinniff, Clara Love, Kristina Wagner
The Loyola Notre Dame Library supports digital scholarship at Loyola University Maryland and Notre Dame of Maryland University by partnering with faculty and students to integrate technology into their teaching and research. We explore and document new tools and support their application in ways that enhance learning and promote accessible, innovative scholarship. We aim to expand the community of digital scholarship practitioners at Loyola and Notre Dame through education, collaboration, and exploration.
Alma/Primo Team
Team Members: Allison Atkins (Team Lead), Kate Newton, Laura O'Hanlon, Caroline Haislip
Purpose of Team: The Alma/Primo Team was formed after the ILS Migration Project Team closed in 2024 to ensure LNDL is still addressing staff/patron concerns, attending USMAI meetings, and providing feedback on consortial changes and Ex Libris enhancements.
Programming Team
Team Members: Mallory Wareham, Danielle Whren Johnson, Peter Sutton, Jack Owen, Clara Love
Purpose of Team: The Programming Team meets quarterly to review annual themes ahead of fiscal years to ensure alignment with the strategic plan, as well as review events and new programming ideas. The team's work involves: