Library Assistance Policy

Status

Next review
Sat, 05 September 2020

This document is prepared to give some guidelines about the extent to which librarians should assist students. 

Public
Visibility
Approved on: 05 Sep 2018
Review cycle: 2 Years
Owned by
Library Committee
Approved by
Library Committee
Category: Student

Policy Contact:

Resource Centre Manager

Background:

Librarians require guidance in responding to student enquiries similar to “How do I answer this assignment question?

Purpose

This document is prepared to give some guidelines about the extent to which librarians should assist students.

Statement:

Guiding principles

  • Librarians are to encourage students to be life-long learners.
  • Librarians shall promote information literacy to students.
  • The Library shall implement procedures consistent with accepted best practice in the library and information management industries.
  • The Library shall prioritise assisting Eastern students and staff before other stakeholders.
  • Librarians shall “guide” students in answering their own questions rather than providing answers.