Student Library Advisory Committee

Chair: Allison Morrow, Director of Communications, Columbia University Libraries
2026-26 Co-Chair: Veronica Hylton, Graduate School of Arts & Sciences

Mission & Purpose

The Student Library Advisory Committee (SLAC) is a collaborative forum designed to ensure that student voices directly inform the policies, services, and physical environments of Columbia University Libraries. The committee meets 4-5 times per year but considers student feedback on an ongoing basis. The committee's primary purpose is to identify student "pain points," evaluate new library initiatives, and provide qualitative feedback to CUL Leadership. By fostering a direct line of communication between diverse student populations and administration, SLAC aims to enhance the awareness, accessibility, comfort, and academic utility of library resources.

Contact

To contact the Student Advisory Committee with questions about library services, membership, or meetings, please e-mail slac@library.columbia.edu

2025-26 Student Members

Leadership
Allison Morrow, Director of Communications, Columbia University Libraries (Chair) Veronica Hylton, Graduate School of Arts & Sciences (Co-Chair)

Columbia University Libraries
Tierra Wilkins Valdés

Columbia College
Breanna Ellison, FLI Representative
Fatima Mir, FLI Representative

School of General Studies
Ben Mizrahi
Jeanne Lola Fontaine

Fu Foundation School of Engineering & Applied Science
Constanza Maria Cubilla Amarilla
Kevin Wu

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Jarea Fang, EALAC Representative  
Kay Kemp

School of Professional Studies
Dorothy Kam
Nat Ian McCosh

School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA)
Garima Sahni
Santiago Guerrero Archila

Teachers College
Daniel Rashid
Maeghan Sill
Jen Chu

Reports