University Libraries Building Use Policy
These policies apply to USC students, faculty and staff as well as visitors not affiliated with the University.
All Libraries
Access, Use and Removal Policy for University Libraries
University Libraries makes every effort to ensure that it has appropriate rights to provide access to content. Materials made available online are for educational and scholarly use.
Collection, Disclosure and Use of Personally Identifiable Information
The following policy describes how University Libraries collects and uses the personally identifiable information (PII) of patrons (university-affiliated and guests) while providing library services.
Digital Preservation Framework
The Framework establishes the University of South Carolina Libraries as a trusted steward of its digital assets for future researchers and patrons.
University Libraries Objectives for Negotiations and Licensing
University of South Carolina Libraries are guided by principles to maximize institutional and public value while minimizing costs when entering into agreements with publishers and vendors.
Thomas Cooper Library
Collection Development Policy
University Libraries supports the mission and vision of the University of South Carolina by building and managing general collections that support student success and research excellence.
Streaming Films Policy
University Libraries strives to provide access to streaming films in support of the curriculum of USC-Columbia while also complying with copyright law and classroom use guidelines.
Filming, Photography and Video Guidelines
In keeping with the educational mission of the University, locations within the University Libraries may be used as sites for student or faculty film and/or video projects.
Computing Policies
Learn about our public computing policies.