
Committee: A group of individuals who are identified to work together on an ongoing basis toward common goals; while membership of the committee may rotate, the charge remains the same. EX: Marketing
Interest Group: An informal collective that engages in loosely structured discussions and learning opportunities; functions without an official charge, timeframe, or membership. EX: Scholarly Communication Interest Group
Task Force: A group that is formed to accomplish a large-scale task or important project within a specific timeframe. EX: Work Teams Task Force
Team: A group that works together in pursuit of shared activities as defined by the organizational structure. EXS: CAS, RIS, Archives
Work Group: A group of employees that work semi-autonomously on recurring tasks with a narrow focus; focus or tasks may shift as a result of changing trends or issues. EX: Springshare Investigative