Library Policy

PURPOSE

This policy outlines the principles and practices relating to the Leaders Institute (LI) library.

SCOPE

All courses

PRINCIPLES

LI ensures that:

• high quality, current, electronically accessible collections library are available free of charge to all staff and students;

• the acquisitions of library collections align to the LI Strategic Plan and LI Library Plan;

• electronic resources (e-books, journals, magazines, multimedia) are prioritised where available;

• unit outline required and recommended readings prioritise high quality academic open access resources;

• the use of electronic resources is governed by license parameters that permit LI staff and students access in a timely manner;

• purchase of resources is conducted in consultation with Program Directors and the Vice President Academic;

• training is provided for all staff and students regarding this policy and accessing relevant resources;

• regular communication is maintained with all online and on campus students;

• the librarian undertakes stock take and deselection processes when required;

• personal information is only used for authorised purposes and is protected according to recognised standards of information security.

DONATIONS

Donations should meet the learning, teaching, research, and scholarship needs of LI. If any of the following conditions are not met, the donation is not accepted:

• content is more than 10 years old and the work has no historical value;

• more recent editions of the work are available;

• resource is available in digital format;

• item is in poor condition;

• donor has not agreed, in writing, that retention or disposal of the item is at the discretion of LI.

COPYRIGHT

All copying must comply with the educational copying provisions of the Australian Copyright Act. Details regarding the author, publisher, or copyright owner on all publications, including teaching material on Moodle, audio-visual, and web-based material, should be preserved when the publication is referenced or reproded digitally or in hard copy. Rights management information may not be removed. It is advisable to consult with the LI Librarian on any issues where there is uncertainty as to the correct procedure.

The LI Librarian (or delegated representative) is responsible for the coordinator and administration of LI's copyright processes, ensuring the Institute's compliance with legislative and contractual requirements.

ACCESSIBILITY

LI is committed to providing access to its collections. When selecting and implementing online information resources, the library considers the needs of students with disabilities.

DESELECTION

The LI Library monitors usage of resources on a regular basis to ensure that the information is being utilised effectively and meeting the changing needs of staff and students. When usage shows a downward trend the Librarian, in consultation with the Program Directors (or delegated representatives), reviews the resource for cancellation.

FUNDING AND ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES

The library resources budget is allocated and managed by the Vice President Academic in conjunction with the President. The learning resources budget is used for acquiring information by purchase, demand driven acquisition, subscription, document delivery, and inter-library lending services. A portion of the learning resources budget is used to support the acquisition of material recommended by the Program Directors while the remainder is administered by the Vice President Academic.

PROCEDURES

BORROWING RIGHTS

When a new staff member or student applies for borrowing rights to the LI library, they agree to abide by the LI Code of Conduct, LI Library Policy and library rules. The Librarian communicates with users primarily through email. It is the responsibility of the borrower to inform the library of any changes to their personal details immediately.

BREACHES

Any breaches of this policy should be reported to the Librarian (or delegated representative). These will be recorded in the LI Academic Misconduct Register. Serious cases of infringement may be dealt with according to the Code of Conduct Policy.