Vacation time may be accumulated according to the limits established for state employees. Librarians receive the same holidays as other state employees. Work Load Professional librarians are appointed for twelve-month terms and receive staff vacation time and state holidays. A Library Academic Advisory Council functions as a committee to advise the University Librarian on policy matters and to consider any matter it deems appropriate. Five members, all professional librarians, with at least two years of service at Stephen F. Austin State University, elected in September by the professional staff, comprise the Council.
Council members serve for two year staggered terms.
If not elected to this Council, the librarian who is the Faculty Senate representative is an ex officio member of the Council. The Council elects its own chairman. The change from three to two years is recommended because prospective staff changes in the next several years may significantly limit the number of librarians who can serve. The Council meets at the call of the chairman and shall meet at least once in the fall and once in the spring semesters. University Governance Librarians have all the voting rights granted other members of the faculty.