[Imc] IMC Librarians' policies for review
jacobs
jacobs at students.uiuc.edu
Tue Feb 13 03:23:21 UTC 2001
Hi all,
below are 3 policies ("Circulation", "Collection Development" and "Definitions
of the IMC Library vs IMC Archive") that the IMC Librarians have recently
drawn up. They were discussed at last sunday's meeting, but we thought we'd
post it to the list for those who didn't get to view them. (There will also
be a hard copy posted at teh IMC). Please read them over so that they may be
finalized at next sunday's meeting.
Thanks.
James Jacobs
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UCIMC Library Circulation Policy DRAFT
Created 2/7/01. Revised 2/8/01
PURPOSE
This policy was created to insure fair access to information for all UCIMC
members and members of the surrounding communities.
BORROWING PRIVILEGES
Who can check out materials?
Members of the IMC may check out books and other materials.
Membership requirements are to be determined by the UCIMC Steering committee.
Until membership is defined, library materials will only be circulated to
UCIMC Founding Funders.
What is the loan period for materials?
Two weeks.
Can magazines be checked out?
Yes, except for the current issue of any subscription.
Can archive materials be checked out?
No, but they are available for use at the IMC.
How can non-members use the information at the IMC?
They may use the information during any hours that the IMC is open to the
public, but they must use it on the premises of the IMC.
OVERDUE MATERIALS AND RENEWAL
What if material is returned after the due date?
There will be a $0.25 per day fine for each overdue item.
Can material be renewed?
Yes. Renewals can be taken over the phone, by calling the main IMC number:
(217) 344-8820. The IMC librarians reserve the right to contact individuals
who have material(s) needed by another IMC patron.
LOST AND DAMAGED MATERIALS
If materials are lost or damaged beyond repair, the borrower is responsible
for the cost of replacing the item. The patron may bring in a replacement
copy instead.
CONFIDENTIALITY OF MEMBER BORROWING RECORDS
All users of the IMC are afforded confidentiality regarding the materials and
information they access using the IMCs materials and space.
FUTURE REVISIONS
This policy may be revised as determined by the IMC librarians and will be
reviewed at least once per year.
IMC Library Collection Development PolicyDRAFT
Created 2/7/01. Revised 2/8/01
PHILOSOPHY
The mission of the Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center Library is to
provide a collection of materials in a variety of formats to implement,
enrich, and support the mission of the IMC and to meet the individual
educational and investigational needs of IMC members and members of the
surrounding communities.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Materials shall be chosen to implement, enrich, and support the mission of the
IMC and to meet the individual educational and investigational needs of IMC
members and members of the surrounding communities.
Priority will be given to materials created by small and alternative presses
and other groups that lack voice in contemporary mainstream/corporate media
outlets.
Priority of selection will be given to materials that are unavailable at other
local information outlets (Urbana Free Library, Champaign Public Library and
University of Illinois Library).
Requests for materials will be welcomed and considered based on the selection
criteria and available funds.
GIFTS AND FUNDRAISING
As a non-profit organization, the IMC Library actively solicits gift
materials. These materials shall be subject to the same criteria as those
obtained through the regular selection process. Donations not chosen for
inclusion in the collection will be sold or donated at the determination of
the IMC librarians and any money generated shall be used for future collection
development.
The IMC librarians will pursue fundraising activities to support the goals and
objectives of the library.
WEEDING
The IMC librarians recognize the importance of maintaining a collection of
current, appropriate, and useful materials. Therefore, a periodic evaluation
of the collection will be performed in order to remove or replace materials
that are no longer useful. The final decision concerning the removal or
replacement of material rests with the IMC librarians.
FUTURE REVISIONS
This policy may be revised as determined by the IMC librarians and will be
reviewed at least once per year.
WORKING DEFINITION OF THE IMC LIBRARY AND THE ARCHIVE
The IMC library is
· A collection that is open to the public;
· A collection that circulates to IMC members;
· Managed and maintained by the IMC librarians who will make and execute
decisions about collection development and circulation.
The IMC archive is
· A collection that preserves the accomplishments and output of the IMC;
· A collection that will preserve alternative views of historical events;
· Non-circulating but accessible on the IMC premises to IMC members and the
general public;
· Material primarily for use by IMC reporters and media creators who are
creating media;
· Is generated by IMC reporters and media creators;
· Managed and maintained by the IMC librarians.
James R. Jacobs
Graduate Reference Assistant
Education/Social Science Library
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Home: 303B1 Paddock Drive
Savoy, IL 61874
(217)359-9283
jacobs at uiuc.edu
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