To demonstrate Seneca Polytechnic’s commitment to equitable, sustainable and more virtual library collections, services, resources and spaces in support of teaching and learning needs for students and employees.
Libraries Policy
Purpose
Scope
This policy applies to all Seneca students, employees and community partners.
Key definitions
Borrowers/direct borrowers
Students and employees currently registered with Seneca and students and employees participating in the College Libraries Ontario, Heads of Libraries and Learning Resources’ Ontario Colleges Direct Borrowing Agreement.
Collections
Print, electronic, and archival materials relevant to the teaching, learning, research and recreational interests of the Seneca community, including, but not limited to, books, journals, music, videos and subscription databases.
Community partners
Library and partnering individuals, organizations, and associations.
Equitable access
Access for all Seneca students and employees to library resources.
Asynchronous learning materials
Instructional materials that advance core literacies and content creation that students can access on their own time. Examples include tutorials, guides and videos.
Policy
1. Commitment
- Seneca Libraries support Seneca’s teaching and learning needs through the provision of equitable access to library collections, services, asynchronous learning materials and spaces.
- Accessibility and sustainability are permanent factors in all Seneca Libraries' practices and services.
- Seneca Libraries are flexible and innovative in meeting the changing needs of the Seneca community to deliver positive experiences and foster success.
- Borrower feedback is used to continually enhance Seneca Libraries’ collections, services, instruction, asynchronous learning materials and spaces.
- Seneca Libraries participate in institution-wide, provincial and industry initiatives and partnerships that enhance academic quality.
2. Mandate
- Seneca Libraries:
- collect, maintain, and make accessible materials relevant to borrowers’ teaching, learning, research and recreational interests
- provide virtual and physical points of interaction and engagement with library employees, services and programs
- create, deliver and adapt instructional materials and methodologies to support the development of core literacies and competencies
- provide accessible spaces and opportunities for individual study, collaborative work, engagement activities, exhibits and content creation
Supporting documentation
- None
Related Seneca policies
Related materials
- Accessibility for Library Users
- Ask Us Live Commitment of Service
- Borrower Services Guidelines
- Collection Development Guidelines
- Food and Drink Guidelines
- Group Study Rooms
- Heads of Libraries & Learning Resources’ (HLLR) Ontario Colleges Direct Borrowing Agreement
- Research Appointments
- Sandbox Guidelines
- Seneca Archives Research Policies and Regulations
- Seneca Libraries Service Charter
- Seneca Libraries Vision, Mission, and Values
Approval Date: May 2018
Last Revision: September 2023