Type of Policy: Library Services Administration
Last Updated: October 10, 2024
Thunder Bay Public Library (TBPL) provides access to information through collections and resources in print and electronic media, which are open to all registered members of the Library and, in some cases, interested members of the public. This policy provides parameters by which staff and the public can make single copies of library materials.
All staff and members of the public who are making copies of library materials.
Single copies of library materials for the purposes of research, review, private study, and criticism, as well as news reporting, parody, satire and education may be provided to users of Thunder Bay Public Library.
Employees of Thunder Bay Public Library may provide links to materials appearing on external or internal websites without reference to this policy just as any member of the public can also link, without reference to this policy, to resources on publicly accessible websites operated by Thunder Bay Public Library.
The service outlined above supports users of Thunder Bay Public Library collections and resources who require access to its resources while respecting the copyright of the publishers of such materials, in keeping with fair dealing provisions in sections 29, 29.1, 29.2 of the Canadian Copyright Act.
Guidelines to Access
- Thunder Bay Public Library provides single copies for specific purposes, identified in advance to library staff
- The specific purposes are research, review, private study, and criticism, as well as news reporting, parody, satire and Any doubt concerning the legitimacy of the request for these purposes will be referred to a Librarian
- The individual must identify him/herself and purpose at the time of making the A request form may be completed by Library staff, based on information provided by the requesting party.
- As to the amount of copying, discretion must be used. No copies will be made for any purpose other than that specifically set out on the request form or as specified by the user in the request Requests for substantial copying from a source will be referred to a Reference Librarian and may ultimately be refused.
- This service is provided on a not for profit Any fee charged for this service is intended to cover the costs of Thunder Bay Public Library in offering it.