University of New South Wales - Library - Library Conditions of Use

Title:	Library Conditions of Use	Contact Officer:
Approving Authority:	Andrew Wells	Date of Approval:	2007-09-28
Due for Review:		Last Amended:	2009-04-20

Access to the Library | Use of the Library | Conduct in the Library | Infringement of Library rules

UNSW Library facilities and resources are provided to support the educational, research and administrative activities of the University. All students, staff and members of the University Council are registered as Library members. Other people may be registered as Library members under conditions determined by the University Librarian.

For the full details of this policy, please refer to UNSW Library Conditions of Use policy document.

Access to the Library

All Library members have access to the public areas within the Library and to the facilities and collections in these areas
Current students, staff and members of the University Council have access to the Library’s electronic resources
Other Library members can access a restricted selection of electronic resources on Library computers
Anyone using Library facilities may be asked to show relevant identification and may be required to authenticate themselves before using the Library’s electronic resources
Use of other users’ accounts or attempting to gain access to Library resources under false pretences is prohibited
Library users are prohibited from helping unauthorised users gain access to resources
UNSW Library members have priority for all Library services and facilities.

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Use of the Library

Lending conditions, loan periods and penalties for overdue items are detailed on the Library website. It is the responsibility of Library members to familiarise themselves with this information and adhere to loan periods and conditions

Library computers are provided for Library members and visitors for the use of Library and course-related resources
Users of Library computers must comply with University policies and conditions of use: Acceptable Use of UNSW Information and Communication Technology Resources and Email Policy
Library members and visitors must observe the Copyright Act 1968 provisions and regulations at all times when accessing library resources both on and off campus. Users are responsible for ensuring their use of resources complies with the legislation and licence agreements.

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Conduct in the Library

UNSW Library aims to provide a safe and healthy environment suitable for study.
To achieve this, Library users are expected to observe the following conditions:

no smoking
no food
drink from bottles or cups with lids only, away from computers
set mobile phones to silent
dispose of litter in bins provided
children must be accompanied by an adult at all times
respect other Library users

UNSW Code of Conduct and Student Misconduct Rules apply.

Displaying posters and notices is allowed at the discretion of the University Librarian. Permission must be obtained in advance. Photography and filming require permission in advance from the University Librarian.

UNSW Library reserves the right to check bags, folders and other belongings of Library users.

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Infringement of Library rules

Refer to the Schedule of penalties and fines that may be imposed for certain offences.

Please note that in the event of these fines or penalties being imposed, assessment results and student administration records will be blocked for UNSW students until the matter is resolved.

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