Cabell Library Student Advisory Committee

Charge to the Committee

The Cabell Library Student Advisory Committee (CLSAC) promotes the value of Cabell Library in the academic and social life of students at VCU. CLSAC advises VCU Libraries in matters related to service design and implementation, programming and student priorities. Specifically, committee members will:

• Advise and assist in the design and implementation of services affecting students;
• Attend one pre-scheduled meeting a month;
• Promote the use of the library to peers;
• Offer a student perspective on relevant library issues.

The CLSAC application for 2026-2027 is now available. More information about CLSAC participation, including policies and procedures, can be found in the CLSAC Handbook.

Who may apply

Enrolled, full-time VCU undergraduates and graduates from all majors and ranks are encouraged to apply. Applications will be evaluated based on demonstrated enthusiasm and skills relevant to the position. VCU Libraries seeks a diverse group of service-oriented students who will represent the various needs and perspectives of the VCU undergraduate population. Applications are due in September for applicants interested in serving in the current academic year.

Terms of service and compensation

The term of service for this position is one academic year from October to April.  Committee members must be able to attend one meeting a month, which will take place on selected Fridays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Committee members will receive a $50 gift card upon successful completion of these requirements each semester.

Submit the online form no later than September 13 at midnight. Any questions? Email kcheshire@vcu.edu or sidwellk@vcu.edu.

Meeting dates

Adviser

• Kelsey Cheshire, Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Librarian
• Kelsey Sidwell, Undergraduate Student Engagement Coordinator

2024-2025 CLSAC members

• Ramiro Angelino, Graduate Student
• Riya Bajpai, Sophomore
• Daniel Joe Gaspar, Graduate Student
• Sophia Harvey, Freshman
• Beverly Horvath, Junior
• Sofia Maas, Junior
• Alice Quigley, Sophomore
• Alease Randall, Junior
• Ezra Stein, Freshman
• Victoria Wood, Freshman
• Aya Zejjari, Freshman

Have questions or comments about CLSAC? Email Kelsey Cheshire.