About NTU Library: University Library Committee

The University Library Committee (ULC) takes on strategic advisory and advocacy roles and acts as a liaison between NTU faculty, researchers and students and the Office of Information, Knowledge & Library Services (OIKLS).

The following members of the ULC have been appointed for a 2 year term, from 1 August 2024 – 31 July 2026 with these Roles & Responsibilities

Chair
Prof Tan Ooi Kiang
Deputy Provost (Education)
President's Office

Member
Mr Chan Wei Chuen
Registrar
President's Office  

Member
Assoc Prof Anilkumar K Samtani
Head
Division of Business Law, Nanyang Business School

Member
Prof Hu Guoqiang
Assistant Dean (Research)
College of Engineering

Member
Assoc Prof Loh Zhi Heng
Associate Dean (Academic)
College of Science

Member
Assoc Prof Tamara Silvia Wagner
Associate Professor
College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Member
Prof Chang Chew Hung
NIE Sustainability Officer
National Institute of Education
 

Member
Asst Prof Christine Cheung
Nanyang Assistant Professor
Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine
 

Member
Asst Prof Tom James Carney
Assistant Professor
Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine
 

Member
Prof Cesare Soci
Associate Dean
Graduate College
 

Member
Ms Caroline Pang
University Librarian
 
 

Roles & Responsibilities

The roles and responsibilities of the ULC are: 

1. Chart the overarching strategy of OIKLS, align its direction, key projects and services with the University’s strategic plans, and forwarding its vision and mission.
2. Provide insights on global trends and issues pertinent to research and scholarship, and strengthen the ability of OIKLS to deliver exceptional, distinctive and high-quality learning experiences and research capabilities to students and researchers.
3. Give counsel to OIKLS so that it provides the optimal spectrum of collections, resources and services to meet the needs of the University’s stakeholders in pursuit of education and research excellence.
4. Cultivate the network of OIKLS to forge partnerships and collaborations within the University community and with external organisations.
5. Advise OIKLS on any other appropriate business beyond operational management matters, which is helmed by the University Librarian.