The University of Virginia Library is an open and inclusive community that embraces the full spectrum of human attributes, perspectives, and cultures.
Statement on Harmful Language in Cataloging and Archival Description
We are making efforts to redress the problematic history of descriptive practices that have been based on systems and standards ingrained with white supremacy, misogyny, and homophobia.
Use of the Library
Policy information on access to online databases and material created within the Library.
Covers policies for borrowing, loan periods, and fees for overdue, damaged, or lost materials.
Copyright and Use of Library Materials
Guidance about copyright, fair use, intellectual property, and related issues affecting teaching, research, and scholarly communication.
Information about the Library’s policy when the University announces a weather-related closing or other unforeseen event.
Interlibrary Loan: Copyright Compliance in Borrowing
Policy on copyright compliance for articles borrowed for members of our community through interlibrary loan.
Privacy statement and related readings.
Persons issued no trespass orders by the University will forfeit library privileges and be contacted to return any checked out materials.
Includes specific use and conduct policies.
Library Spaces
Clemons Library Media Classrooms
Policies for reservation and use of media classrooms.
Information for Graduate Students about carrels & reservable shelves.
Photography and Filming in Library buildings
Guidelines for photographing and filming in Library buildings, including for news media.
Information about reserving tables for activities.
Use of Library Public Computers
Information about using the public terminals in Library buildings.
Collections
Book Donations and Other Gifts-in-Kind
Policies for donating books and other materials to the Library.
Collection Development and Management
Policies for collection development and management.
Data Collection Development Policy
Collection development and acquisition of data at UVA Library.
Policies that go into the Library's decisions on building strong digital collections.
Outline of Library priorities for purchasing e-books.
Inquiries or Concerns About Items in our Collections
Policy for takedown requests and questions or concerns about materials in our collections.
Ivy Library collections statement November 2024
Ivy Library is a high-density, climate-controlled facility that holds over 3 million items from the UVA Library system.
Nondisclosure Clauses in Licenses
Policy on Nondisclosure Clauses in Licenses.
Information regarding the purchase of textbooks by the Library.
