Library Policies
The Felix G. Woodward Library at Austin Peay State University (APSU) has established policies to ensure access to Library resources and services for all users, including students, faculty, staff, administration, and the broader community. The goal of these policies is to provide effective access to informationm support academic endeavors, and foster a welcoming environment for all users by encouraging respectful conduct. The Library must adhere to institutional (University), state, regional, and national policies, regulations, and standards, and ensure compliance with legal requirements, accreditation standards, and guidelines set by professional associations. These policies will be reviewed to ensure effectiveness and relevance at the start of each academic year or as needed by the Director of Library Services in conjunction with members of the responsible Library Unit, as indicated below:
Administration
The Library is dedicated to facilitating and promoting seamless library operations through effective planning, development, and communication.
Library Accessibility
Date: Mar. 12, 2025
Library Social Media
Date: Mar. 12, 2025
Access Services
The Library provides access to information in a variety of formats. To encourage the responsible use of our physical materials, the Library has established policies related to borrowing privileges. Guidelines on noise and food and drink in the building create an environment conducive to academic pursuits.
Circulation of Library Materials
Date: Aug. 26, 2016
Food and Drink in the Library
Date: Sep. 16, 2016
Library Laptops
Date: Sep. 26, 2016
Library Public Address (PA) System
Date: Oct. 4, 2016
Library Reservation-Only Study Rooms
Date: Mar. 25, 2025
Library Reserve Collection
Date: Jun. 7, 2017
Library Use by Individuals Under the Age of Eighteen
Date: Oct. 4, 2016
Overdue Fines for Library Materials
Date: Sep. 13, 2016
Replacement Fee for Lost or Damaged Materials
Date: Oct. 3, 2016
Digital Services
Archive for Scholarship, Publication, Innovation, and Research Experience (ASPIRE)
Date: Apr. 27, 2018
Resource Management
The Library ensures efficient utilization of our collections by strategically selecting, acquiring, and deselecting materials to support the University's curriculum and research requirements. Access to resource and interlibrary loan services promote fair and equal opportunities for learning and research.
Library Materials Selection Guidelines
Date: Aug. 15, 2013
Departmental Collection Development
Guidelines
Date: Sep. 20, 2018
Deselection of Library Books
Date: Aug. 15, 2013
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Policy
Date: Sep. 16, 2016
Gift Policy
Date: Jun. 21, 2017
Library Lendable Objects Collection
Date: Feb. 23, 2024
Research & Instruction
The Library instructs users in fundamental research and information literacy concepts via course-related and course-integrated instruction, workshops, and individual assistance.
Library Instruction Rooms Policy
Date: Sep. 26, 2016
Technology Resources
The Library explores, implements, overseesm and facilitaties access to diverse online resources and computing services, including databases, discovery services, library management systems, computer labs, printing, a laptop loaner program, and various other digital tools and services.
Library Computer Use Policy
Date: Jun. 7, 2017
University Archives & Special Collections (UASC)
The Library supports collection and preservation efforts for items of significance to Austin Peay State University and the local community, as well as those that need special care for their protection, in the University Archives & Special Collections.
University Archives & Special Collections Policy
Date: Oct. 3, 2016