Responsible Unit: Library | Executive lead: Provost
Created: 2/26/2010 | Reviewed/Revised: 1/17/2012, 11/2016, 3/31/2023 | Effective: 5/9/2023
Compliance: ACOTE A.2.14, CAPTE 2B4, CODA 2-22, NWCCU 2.H.1
Approving Body: PAC | Classification: Institution-wide
Policy:
The Library seeks to replace lost, damaged, or outdated materials with the most recent editions, versions, or models. Preference will be given to a digital copy for accessibility purposes, if multiple formats are available.. Library staff may substitute a book or item similar in scope to the lost, damaged, or outdated item. The library is not responsible for unanticipated title substitutions or sudden loss of title access due to the publisher’s rights on licensed products. The Library has the right to retain or dispose of donated materials as collection demands dictate and in a manner library staff deem appropriate.
Definitions:
N/A
Procedure:
See Library Operating Procedures at a Glance available at the Library
Related Documents:
Retention policy for PNWU
Standards for Libraries in Higher Education
Policy Resources
- Policy Development and Approval Training
- Establishing and Creating University Policies and Procedures (Policy)
- Policy Development & Approval Procedure
- Policy Development & Approval Diagram
- Policy Justification Form
- Policy Template (password protected)
- Procedure Resources (password protected)
- PNWU Alumni Association Bylaws
- COM Bylaws
- PNWU Bylaws
For assistance with policies and procedures contact:
Lori Fulton
lfulton@pnwu.edu