Library rules and services

All books but Reserves taken out of the Renison Lusi Wong Library can be returned to any university libraries or their designated book deposits. The Renison Library can be also be designated as the pickup location for books requested by means of a hold or through Interlibrary Loan Service. You may also pick up ordered library materials ordered through the Omni catalogue.

Two group study rooms are available for booking during Library hours. Bookings must be a group of two or more, and can be created by students, faculty and staff. A booking can be requested through the Library outlook booking system where rooms availability can be accessed through the calendar, phone (519-884-4404 ext. 28646) or in person at the Renison Circulation Desk.

The maximum period of a booking per group is three hours a day. If a booking is no longer needed notification of cancelation is appreciated, while failure to show up within the first 15 minutes of a booking causes the release of the booking. The Library reserves the right to revoke the booking or ask occupants to vacate a room if the activity is deemed a disruption to the Library. The Library is not responsible for the security of personal items. Any items found in rooms after the end of the reservation period will be placed in the Library's lost and found.

There are also many silent study areas available and charging stations are available on private desks.

Collection Development

Renison University College’s Lusi Wong Library (“The Library”) develops its collection based on the subjects taught at Renison. Faculty and students may provide input to inform the Library’s collection; however, the final decision regarding purchases rests with the Library’s Administrators.

Procurement Considerations

Materials will be purchased based on their relevance to the subjects taught at Renison University College and the needs of the collection.The decision to purchase required texts or course reserves will depend on access limitations, as well as considerations of cost and format (hard copy or eBook). When fulfilling a purchase request, we will consider the publication date, edition, and number of editions. If a request to purchase a book is submitted through course reserves, the requester should specify their preferred format. However, the decision to purchase any materials remains at the discretion of the Library Administrator. For instance, an online course developed through the Centre for Extended Learning is prioritized for consideration of an eBook licence. Requests for books from other sources will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Donations

Renison University College will only accept donations of books and other materials, with the understanding that ownership transfers to the Library. The Library Administrators reserve the right to determine the retention, location, cataloguing, usage, and disposition of gifts. (See Renison’s Donation Policy for details.)

Special Collections

The Library’s non-circulating archival collection contains historical materials related to Renison University College and its founders. Among these materials are three special collections: the Bishop Renison Collection, the Denton Massey Collection, and the Florence Li Tim-Oi Collection. Care and Maintenance of Library Assets Basic repairs to books and other library materials will be carried out whenever feasible, ensuring they remain suitable for ongoing use. When repair is not possible, the Librarian will assess the item to determine whether it should be replaced or removed from the collection. Lost or damaged materials are assessed for replacement based on their past usage, subject content, current and anticipated demand, replacement cost, availability for purchase, and any other relevant criteria.

The Library is pleased to accept donations with some conditions:

1.  As a result of space constraints, only donations in the following categories can be accepted: Social Work, Social Development Studies, English, Studies in Islam, Anglicanism, East Asian Studies, East Asian Christian and Christian missionary works, works written by faculty, staff and college fellows, archival materials (photos, letters, articles) concerning Renison University College or its founders. Donations in all categories are at the discretion of the Librarian.

2.  A donation may not be accepted if the Librarian determines that it will not enhance the collection (i.e. the book may be out of date, the Library may already have a copy, or the book may not be appropriate to the collection emphasis).

3.  On occasion, the Library supports student book sales to raise funds. Donations of materials not appropriate for the Library will be accepted at that time. Books not sold at the Renison book sale are sent to the WUSA Used Bookstore.

4.  Income tax receipts are not generally given for book donations. In the exceptional case of the donation of a special collection, the librarian will consult with the Library Committee and the Office of Advancement. A tax receipt will be issued only after an official appraisal.