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
Adopted: Mar. 12, 2025
Library Social Media
Adopted: 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
Adopted: Aug. 26, 2016; Updated: February 2025
Food and Drink in the Library
Adopted: Sep. 16, 2016; Updated: March 2025
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Policy
Adopted: Sep. 16, 2016; Updated: March 2025
Library Laptops
Adopted: Sep. 26, 2016; Updated: July 2025
Library Public Address (PA) System
Adopted: Oct. 4, 2016; Updated: March 2025
Library Reservation-Only Study Rooms
Adopted: Mar. 25, 2025
Library Reserve Collection
Adopted: Jun. 7, 2017; Updated: March 2025
Library Use by Individuals Under the Age of Eighteen
Adopted: Oct. 4, 2016; Updated: March 2025
Overdue Fines for Library Materials
Adopted: Sep. 13, 2016; March 2025
Replacement Fee for Lost or Damaged Materials
Adopted: Oct. 3, 2016; Updated: March 2025
Digital Services
Archive for Scholarship, Publication, Innovation, and Research Experience (ASPIRE)
Adopted: Apr. 27, 2018; Updated: February 2025
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
Adopted: Aug. 15, 2013; Updated February 2025
Departmental Collection Development
Guidelines
Adopted: Sep. 20, 2018
Deselection of Library Books
Adopted: Aug. 15, 2013; Updated: March 2025
Gift Policy
Adopted: Jun. 21, 2017; Updated: March 2025
Library Lendable Objects Collection
Adopted: Feb. 23, 2024; Updated: March 2025
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
Adopted: Sep. 26, 2016; Updated: March 2025
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
Adopted: Jun. 7, 2017; Updated: July 2025
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
Adopted: Oct. 3, 2016; Updated: March 2025