Status and Details

This page contains information about the status, approval and implementation of this version of the document. It also contains information contact details for the subject matter expert. To the right, a brief summary of the changes between this and the previous version is provided.

Library Use Policy

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Status	Current	Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date	3rd December 2024	This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date	3rd December 2027	The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority	University Librarian	The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date	25th November 2024	This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date	Not Applicable	This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Responsible Executive	Mark Hoffman Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and Vice President	This is the senior officer with responsibility for the document.
Enquiries Contact	Sarah Jansen Associate Director, Collections Discovery & Digital Experience 02 4921 5827 University Library	General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

The Library, Galleries and Museums Use Policy has been split into two individual documents - the Library Use Policy and the University Galleries Use Policy. The revised Library Use Policy has been simplified with clearer definitions, removal of clauses related to the Galleries and Museums, and removal of redundant clauses;
Library users, Library clients, and Library member definitions and usage have been simplified and streamlined in document to remove any ambiguity and clarify borrowing and access permissions. Unaccompanied children clause has been updated to permit High School students to use libraries without a supervising adult.
A clause has been included to clarify consumption of food and drink in library spaces. Amendments have also clarified roles and responsibilities of library clients.

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