UBC Library and its employees value belonging. We work to create and sustain an inclusive environment where everyone is respected and welcome. We acknowledge, encourage, and celebrate diverse experiences and perspectives, and are working to identify and address systemic barriers to inclusion. The following policies address the comfort and protection of all persons who study, research and work at UBC Library, both physically and virtually, as well the protection of library materials and property.
- Library Code of Conduct
- Library Food and Drink Policy
- UBC Policy SC14 - Acceptable Use and Security of UBC Electronic Information and Systems
Copyrighted materials are everywhere - you produce them, and you use them, everyday. What you can and can’t do under copyright law is essential knowledge for all UBC faculty, staff and students - both as responsible global citizens, and as responsible teachers, researchers and students. Infringing copyright is a serious matter, but the Library is here to help.
Find information about copyright law, UBC’s requirements and contact information for the team of professionals who can assist you: copyright.ubc.ca
- Copyright Requirements for UBC Faculty and Staff (university-wide policy)
- Fair Dealing Requirements for UBC Faculty and Staff (university-wide policy)
- Responsible Use of Technology (university-wide policy)
- Photocopying policies and procedures (library-wide policy)
- Guidelines for Reproduction (photographic, audio, video, and applicable fees) for the University Archives
- Reproduction Requests and guidelines (digital scans, PDFs, photocopies, audio/visual files) for Rare Books and Special Collections
Collection development policies (ie. how we, as an institution, acquire books and other materials):
- Library Gift in Kind Policy
- E-preferred Monographs Acquisitions Policy
- Library Collections Transfer Policy
- Library Art Policy
- Library Duplicate Copies Policy
- Library Textbook Policy
- Collection Development Policy
- Collection Development Policies Specific to Rare Books and Special Collections
- Permitted Use of e-Resources (licensing, general restrictions and information about how individuals can use electronic resources)
- Loan policies and regulations for borrowing materials
UBC Library has been working to implement digital preservation strategies and tools since 2011. A selection of the policies and infrastructural documents are available below, and on the Digital Initiatives website (under the Preservation tab).
- Digital collections development policy
- UBC Library Open Collections Withdrawal Policy
- Culturally Sensitive Material
- The Commons on Flickr
- Digital Preservation Document Diagram
- Digital Preservation Strategy
- Digital Preservation Program
- Digital Preservation Implementation Plan
- Digital Preservation Stakeholders and their roles
- Levels of Preservation
- Digital Preservation Collection Management Policy
- Digital Preservation Access and Use Policy
- Digital Preservation Copyright and Permissions Policy
- Digital Preservation File Format Policy
- UBC IT Storage Options and Specifications (university-wide)
- Preservation Compliance Tracking System
- Digital Preservation Review Cycle for documentation and policies
- Digital Preservation Glossary of Terms
- Preservation Compliance Tracking System