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LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE (LRC) REGULATIONS AND YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Access to LRC materials and facilities is available to all staff and currently enrolled students of British University Vietnam. LRC users are expected to respect the study, learning and working environment of others. Smoking, eating, drinking (with the exception of bottled mineral water) and sleeping are not permitted in the LRC.
Information on this page

  • University LRC Regulations
  • Computer use
  • Theft and vandalism
  • Photocopying
  • Copyright and copying limits
  • Use of LRC cards
  • Borrowing from the LRC

1. University LRC Regulations

All LRC members are expected to abide by the University LRC Regulations.
Link: LRC Regulations

2. Computer use

  • Computers are only be used for study and research.
  • Using Facebook, chatting on-line, etc are not permitted when using computers in the LRC

3. Theft and vandalism

Before entering the LRC, place all bags and other unneeded items in the lockers. The British University Vietnam cannot accept responsibility for the theft or loss of, or damage to, any items left in the lockers; therefore you are advised not to bring any items of value to the University.
Attempt to take any LRC property without permission will be considered a serious disciplinary offence. Students who are found to be guilty of theft or vandalism will not be allowed to use the LRC until given permission in writing by the Dean.

4. Photocopying

Please read the copying limits in section 5 to ensure that you do not exceed legal limits
Photocopying charge: VND800/page. Photocopy/Printing card can be purchased in the Finance Office, Level 3. The cost is VND50.000/card.

5. Copyright and copying limits

Photocopying and printing in LRC, either by students or for students by staff will have to comply with British and international copyright legislation.
Books

  • A single extract or several extracts from a book as long as the total copied is not more than 5% of the whole work, OR
  • one chapter from a book, OR
  • one article from a journal or newspaper issue, OR
  • one paper from a set of conference proceedings, OR
  • one single case from a volume of law reports, OR
  • Poems, short stories and other short literary works may be copied so long as they are not more than ten pages long.    
  • You may photocopy up to 10% of a British Standard for private study or research for a non-commercial purpose.

Audiovisual materials
There will be no copying of audiovisual materials.

Dissertations, theses and other coursework
The law allows you to include photocopied material in your assessed work, even if you need to provide more than one copy of your work for your tutors. You must, however, always include appropriate acknowledgement.
If you are contemplating making your work available to the public, e.g. by publication, display, exhibition etc., you must be aware that the legal permission to copy for assessed work does not extend to this. You must therefore obtain written permission from the copyright owner before you make the work available to the public.

6. Use of LRC cards

  • Students must submit their valid cards to Learning Resource Administrator (LRA) in order to use LRC facilities.
  • Users must return all material by the due date. This material is renewable on request.
  • LRC users are responsible for items on loan on their cards and will be liable for any loss or damage.
  • LRC cards (student cards) cannot be lent to another person.

 7. Borrowing from the LRC

7.1 Fines and Penalties

Fines and penalties for overdue, lost or damaged items

  • A fine is charged if items are returned late. Items must be returned no later than 15 minutes before the library closes.
  • You are not permitted to borrow or renew any LRC item until your fines or replacement fees have been paid.
  • Charges for items returned late: 5,000VND/day/overdue item.
  • If an item has not been returned within 60 days of the due date, it will be considered to be “LOST BOOK” and the LRC user will be responsible for the full replacement cost of the item plus an administrative fee of VND 100, 000. Staff and students will not be eligible to borrow, renew or place a reservation until all costs have been paid in full.
  • If an item is returned damaged to LRC, LRC staff will assess the extent of the damage and apply the fine accordingly.
  • If the damage is minimal and item can be repaired, there will be no charge.
  • If item can be repaired but involves a cost, the administrative fee of VND 100,000 will be applied.
  • If item cannot be repaired, the replacement fee plus administrative fee will be applied.

How fines are calculated

  • For all LRC items, fines are accumulated for each day an item is overdue by (fines aren’t charged on days when LRC closes)
  • A fine stops accumulating when you either return overdue item or pay for the overdue fine. We calculate how long the item is overdue by and apply the appropriate fine to your account. This fine is then known as “outstanding fine”.

Buying a replacement copy yourself

  • If you choose to buy a replacement copy yourself, you are advised to contact LRA first to obtain the full book details to ensure that you purchase the correct version (A VND 100,000 administration charge still applies)
  • LRC will only accept the same copy as the lost copy or the latest copy of the same title and same author.
  • Note: In case you find the original copy and paid or buy a replacement copy, you are still NOT entitled to be refunded.

7.2 Borrowing Information

Borrowing privileges
LRC membership with full borrowing entitlements can:

  • Borrow up to 3 items
  • Renew 1 time
  • Have full access to electronic resources and databases in Staffordshire Online Library (for Staffordshire students) and in University of London External System Online Library (for UoL students)

Most LRC items can be borrowed for 4 days, with exception for:

  • Short Loan items: can be borrowed in 4 hours
  • Items marked “Not for Loan”
  • Periodicals and Journals

Your responsibilities when borrowing from the LRC

  • You must submit your valid LRC card (student card) to LRA whenever you want to borrow any LRC materials.
  • Books and other materials borrowed from LRC must be treated with every care and considerations.
  • Books must be returned or renewed by the due date. Due dates are stamped on the date label on the last page of a book.
  • Fines and charges will be applied according to book’s conditions.

7.3 Returning Items

  • Items must be returned to LRA.
  • Any items returned late will be fined according to section 7.1.

7.4. Renewing Items

  • All items can only be renewed once.
  • Items cannot be renewed until all fines are paid.
  • Items can be renewed in person at LRC Counter or by telephone; via email.
  • LRC users are encouraged to returned or renew items by the due date.
  • LRC users are responsible for items on loan on their cards and will be liable for any loss or damage.