Reference Services Policy The mission of Reference Services is to facilitate access to the University Libraries’ collections and services. Librarians assist patrons in finding information and in learning how to conduct research to find information on their own.Read our full Reference Services Policy
Internet Privacy Policy At the the University at Albany Libraries, we are committed to protecting your privacy and making it easier and more efficient for individuals and businesses to interact with the University Libraries. We recognize that it is critical for individuals and businesses to be confident that their privacy is protected when they visit the University Libraries Web site. You can travel through most of this Web site without giving us any information about yourself. Sometimes we do need information to provide services that you request, and this commitment of privacy explains our online information practices.Read our full Internet Privacy Policy
Policies Governing Usage of Information Commons Workstations Public workstations in the Information Commons are provided to connect users to a wide array of subscription databases and resources licensed and linked to support scholarly and research activities at the University. Failure to observe workstation usage policies and University policies governing the use of services delivered over the Internet may result in the loss of privileges and a judicial referral.Read the full Policies Governing Usage of Information Commons Workstations
University Libraries Preservation Policy The purpose of this policy is to define the University at Albany Libraries’ objectives and responsibility for the long-term preservation of its collections. The concept and practice of preventive care is a fundamental goal of this policy.Read our full Preservation Policy
Code of Conduct The Code of Conduct, governing the use of the University Libraries, has been formulated to ensure fair access to resources and services, to provide facilities conducive to serious study and to protect the collections. Library users agree to abide by this code of conduct while using library facilities and resources. Library users who do not comply with the library code may be asked to leave the libraries, have their borrowing privileges revoked, and/or be referred to Community Standards.Read our full Code of Conduct
Circulation Policies Current registered students, faculty (including emeriti), and staff have access to circulation services, interlibrary loan, and remote access to the Libraries’ electronic resources (journals and databases). The Libraries offer alumni and community borrowers limited access to circulation services only. All users must present a UAlbany ID Card, University at Albany library card, or government-issued photo ID to borrow materials.Read our full Circulation Policies
University at Albany Libraries User Data Policy The University at Albany Libraries gather, maintain, and use select patron data to better serve our valued students, faculty, staff, and other community members, and support our institutional mission and goals. Data management is a serious responsibility, and we strive to balance effective services with patron confidentiality and privacy.Read our full User Data Policy
Collection Development Policy The purpose of the Collection Development Policy is to communicate the University Libraries’ priorities and principles for building its collections to the University at Albany community, and to provide guidance to those responsible for supporting the collections. Read our full Collection Development Policy
Scholar's Archive Policies and Guidelines Policies and guidelines for our institutional repository, Scholar's Archive.Read our full Scholar's Archive Policy and Guidelines