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Use of the Library Includes specific use and conduct policies.
Circulation Covers policies for borrowing, loan periods, and fees for overdue, damaged, or lost materials.
Access to Databases Policy information on access to online databases and material created within the Library.
Use of Library Public Computers Information about using the public terminals in Library buildings.
Trespassed Persons Persons issued no trespass orders by the University will forfeit library privileges and be contacted to return any checked out materials.
Privacy Policy Privacy statement and related readings.
Book Donations and Other Gifts-in-Kind Policies for donating books and other materials to the Library.
Copyright and Use of Library Materials Guidance about copyright, fair use, intellectual property, and related issues affecting teaching, research, and scholarly communication.
Photography and Filming in Library buildings Guidelines for photographing and filming in Library buildings, including for news media.
Textbook Acquisition Information regarding the purchase of textbooks by the Library.
Library Carrels and Shelves Information for Graduate Students about carrels & reservable shelves.
Tabling and Display Policies Information about reserving tables for activities.
Emergency Information about the Library’s policy when the University announces a weather-related closing or other unforeseen event.
Collection Development and Management Policies for collection development and management.
Data Collection Development Policy Collection development and acquisition of data at UVA Library.
Clemons Library Media Classrooms Policies for reservation and use of media classrooms.
Nondisclosure Clauses in Licenses Policy on Nondisclosure Clauses in Licenses.
Interlibrary Loan: Copyright Compliance in Borrowing Policy on copyright compliance for articles borrowed for members of our community through interlibrary loan.
Inquiries or Concerns About Items in our Collections Policy for takedown requests and questions or concerns about materials in our collections.
Digital Collections Strategy Policies that go into the Library's decisions on building strong digital collections.
E-book value statement Outline of Library priorities for purchasing e-books.
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.
Affirmation of Values The University of Virginia Library is an open and inclusive community that embraces the full spectrum of human attributes, perspectives, and cultures.
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