Faculty Libraries Council

Cyclist outside Olin Library

The Faculty Libraries Council reviews planning proposals and budget documents, ensures schools and programs across the University are engaged in library work, and advocates to University leadership for WashU Libraries and its priorities.

2026-2027 Members

(as of August 2026)

  • Pamela Barmash, Professor of Hebrew Bible & Biblical Hebrew; A&S Humanities
  • Deanna Benjamin, Teaching Professor, College Writing Program
  • Rebecca Dohrman, Senior Lecturer in Management Communications; Olin Business School
  • Nan Lin, Professor of Statistics and Data Science
  • Zhao Ma (Chair), Associate Professor of Modern Chinese History & Culture, Head of the Chinese Section; A&S Humanities
  • Diana Montano, Associate Professor of History; A&S Social Sciences
  • Eric Mumford, Rebecca & John Voyles Professor of Architecture; Art & Architecture
  • Alvitta Ottley, Assistant Professor of Computer Science & Engineering; Engineering
  • Alandee Patil, Undergraduate Student Representative
  • Rachel Penczykowski, Assistant Professor of Biology; A&S Natural Sciences/Mathematics
  • Mark Rank, Herbert S. Hadley Professor of Social Welfare; Brown School
  • Helina Woldekiros, Associate Professor of Anthropology

EX OFFICIO

  • Mimi Calter, Vice Provost and University Librarian; WashU Libraries
View the Faculty Libraries Council Charge (PDF)