The following is an alphabetical content list of the Library Policies section of the User Services Student Guide:
Note: The links in the Library Policies section lead to a combination of public web content and to content within this section of the User Services Student Guide.
The Libraries' web content for Library Policies and Procedures consists of five sections; this is public information available to anyone with Internet access (links below take you directly to the public content):
The following sections of this LibGuide provide subject oriented access to the content of Library Policies and Procedures.
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Access Policies - Link to index page for the KU Libraries access policies. This section identifies the requirements for access to library services for KU students, faculty, staff, and affiliates on the Lawrence and Edwards campuses, for KU Medical Center users and their library access on the Lawrence and Edwards campuses, for visiting scholars, and for other library users including those from Haskell Indian Nations University, Kansas residents, and KU Alumni.
The content below outlines categories of access policy information (links to content within this guide):
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Introduction (includes links to categories listed below)
KU (Lawrence & Edwards) Students, Faculty, Staff, and Affiliates
KU Med Students, Faculty, and Staff
Other Library Users (KU Alumni, Kansas Residents and more)
Haskell Indian Nations University
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Members
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"The right to privacy in a library is the right to engage in open inquiry without having the subject of one's interest examined or scrutinized by others." (Intellectural Freedom Manual, 7th edition, ALA)
"Confidentiality exists when a library is in possession of personally identifiable information about library users and keeps that information private on their behalf." (Intellectural Freedom Manual, 7th edition, ALA)
The KU Libraries' Privacy and Confidentiality policy statement: It is the Libraries' intent to protect the privacy of each individual's intellectual investigations. Confidentiality of users' interactions with the Libraries - information concerning use of the Libraries' services and resources - will not be released except upon receipt of a lawfully issued subpoena, search warrant, or other judical order.
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The Code of Conduct for Library Users outlines the Libraries commitment to our users and documents our expectations of all library users.
Libraries Commitment to Our Users
Expectations for Users of Copyrighted Materials and Licensed and Other Electronic Resources
Acceptable Use of the Internet on Public Workstations
Prohibited Behaviors in the University of Kansas Libraries
Consequences of Failure to Comply with Code of Conduct for Library Users
Food and Drink Policy for Anschutz and Watson Libraries
Care and Handling of Library Materials
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The Circulation Policies and Procedures section includes detailed information ranging from loan periods, notices from the library, how to use the KU Card in the library, how to acquire a KU Library Borrower Card, overdue fines and lost book charges, recalls and other requests, and renewing and returning library materials.
The following links direct you to the subject categories created for this User Services Student Guide:
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Circulation Policy FAQ: How does the library communicate with me?
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Circulation Policy FAQ: When are my library items due and how do I renew them?
Circulation Policy FAQ: Why are due dates important?
Due Dates (When are the items I checked out due?)
Loan Periods for Library Materials
Recreational Reading Program, Circulation Policies
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Circulation Policy FAQ: What kinds of library charges can be incurred?
Billing and Payments for Library Charges
Charges for Overdue and Lost Long-term Loan Items
Charges for Overdue and Lost Short-term and Reserve Loan Items
Charges for Overdue and Lost Laptops, Headphones and Other Library Equipment
Replacement Charges for Lost Library Materials
Charges for Damaged Library Materials
Appeal Rights for Library Charges
No-Fault Fine Reduction Policy
Circulation Policy FAQ: What is the appeal process for library charges?
Circulation Policy FAQ: What happens when the library charges are not paid?
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Lost or Stolen Cards (KU Cards and Proxy Borrower Cards)
Patron Barcodes (What is my patron barcode?)
Proxy Borrower Cards (a.k.a. Proxy Cards)
Reciprocal Faculty Borrowing Program (OCLC) [KU faculty only]
UMKC Courtesy Card for KU Students, Faculty, Staff, and Affiliates
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Application Process for KU Library Borrower Card
Identification and Eligibility Requirements to Purchase KU Library Borrower Card [includes long list of borrower categories with links to details]
Library Services for Other Users
Lost or Stolen KU Library Borrower Cards
Patron Barcodes (What is my patron barcode?)
Purchase Prices for KU Library Borrower Cards
Where and When to Purchase KU Library Borrower Card
Annual Renewal of KU Library Borrower Card
Where is the KU Library Borrower Card accepted?
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