Libraries Student Advisory Group

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The Libraries Student Advisory Group (LSAG) is an opportunity for students to have an active voice at the WashU Libraries.

This group is comprised of students who are interested in engaging with library-related issues on campus. LSAG serves as a two-way forum for exchanging information between students on the Danforth Campus and the WashU Libraries.

Participation will entail three formal meetings per semester during the calendar year to learn about and discuss plans/programs, interact with Libraries’ leadership, and share input and ideas.

Meetings will be in person and occur monthly(ish) from 10-11:30 am. Dates in 2026 will be: February 27, March 20, April 10, September 11, October 9, and November 13. Additional opportunities to assist with events and orientation activities will be available.

All students (undergraduate & graduate) on the Danforth Campus in good academic standing are welcome to apply. Up to 12 students will be selected to participate each year.

Qualifications

  • Interest in sharing opinions and representing student peers to improve the Libraries
  • Students (undergraduate & graduate) in good academic standing on the Danforth Campus
  • Ability to meet time commitment requirements

Time commitment

  • Committee members will assist with student-facing events and orientation activities as able/desired
  • Committee membership operates on a calendar-year cycle
  • 2026 meetings will take place monthly(ish) from 10-11:30 am on February 26, March 20, April 10, September 11, October 9, and November 13
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Benefits

  • $500 annual stipend
  • Develop leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Network with WashU Libraries leadership and peers
  • Use this experience for your resume and portfolio

2026 Application and Timeline

  • Applications open: December 2025
  • Application deadline: 5 pm on Friday, February 6, 2026
  • Applicant notifications: Friday, February 20, 2026

Please contact Kimberly Singer (ksinger@wustl.edu) with any questions.