Information Infrastructure and Services Order 2015

Overview

The Australian National University Information Infrastructure and Services Order 2015 was enacted to address the need for clear guidelines and penalties concerning the return of borrowed library items. This instrument was established under the authority of section 5.1 of the Information Infrastructure and Services Statute 2012. The objective of the Order is to ensure the efficient management of library resources by specifying the required periods for the return of borrowed items and the associated penalty amounts for non-compliance with these rules. The Order was developed following recommendations from the University Librarian and the Chief Information Officer, and it was subsequently made by the Vice-Chancellor. This legislative instrument aims to uphold the integrity and accessibility of the University’s information infrastructure and services.

Scope and Application

The Australian National University Information Infrastructure and Services Order 2015 applies to any person who borrows items from the library of the Australian National University (ANU), including students, staff, and other members of the ANU community. The Order outlines the required periods for the return of borrowed library items and the penalty amounts for the contravention of the Information Infrastructure and Services Rule. The Order operates within the jurisdiction of the Australian Capital Territory, as ANU is located in Canberra. The Order does not include any documents by reference and was made by the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of the University Librarian and Chief Information Officer. The Order does not extend or restrict its application through subordinate instruments and there are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds.

Key Provisions

The Australian National University Information Infrastructure and Services Order 2015 (the "Order") primarily sets forth the rules governing the return periods of borrowed items from the University's library and the penalties for non-compliance with these rules (sections 1 and 2). Specifically, section 3 of the Order establishes the required periods for the return of various types of library materials. These periods are intended to ensure the efficient management of library resources and to provide equitable access to all users. Section 4 details the penalty amounts that apply if a borrower fails to return library items by the stipulated dates. The Order imposes several obligations on the parties it governs, primarily the borrowers of library materials. Borrowers must adhere to the specified return periods outlined in section 3. Failure to return borrowed items within the prescribed timeframes constitutes a breach of the Order. Additionally, borrowers are responsible for any associated late fees or penalties as stipulated in section 4. The University, through its library, is tasked with enforcing these rules and maintaining records of loans and returns. Failure to comply with the Order can result in various consequences. Section 5 outlines the penalties for non-compliance, which include financial penalties for late returns. The exact penalty amounts are specified in section 4. These penalties are intended to encourage borrowers to return items on time and to compensate the University for the inconvenience and potential loss of use of the library materials. While the Order does not explicitly state criminal or civil consequences for non-compliance, the financial penalties can be seen as a deterrent and a means of ensuring adherence to the rules. The penalties serve as both a punitive measure and a way to maintain the integrity of the library's lending system.