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2025

Date	Agenda	Papers	Notes	Minutes
27 November		[Paper B] Student Study Spaces (45.8kB) [Paper C] Library Estate Update (53.7kB) [Paper D] Library Committee Library Materials Budget 2025-26 UpdateClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions
8 October	Agenda LC 08.10.2025 (44.4kB)	[Paper B] Library Committee Library Materials BudgetClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions [Paper C] 2025 Analysis Library and Learning ResourcesClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions [Paper D] Library Commitee Library Opening Hours Winter 2526ClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions [Paper E] Library Estate UpdateClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions [Paper F] Library Commitee Change to Library opening hours September 2025ClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions		[Paper A] Draft Minute LC 10.04.2025ClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions
10 April	Agenda LC 10.04.2025 (44.2kB)	[Paper A] Draft Minute LC 07 February 2025ClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions [Paper B] Research Data Services ReportClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions [Paper C] Transformative deals for Knowledge Strategy CommitteeClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions [Paper D] Revised Digital Preservation Policy (100.8kB) [Paper E] Digital Library Projects Update (96.8kB) [Paper F] Library Estate updateClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions [Paper G] Library Materials Budget 2024-25 UpdateClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions
17 February	Agenda LC 17.02.2025 (41.6kB)	[Paper A] Draft Minute LC 09 September and 25 November 2024ClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions [Paper B] Collections 2025 UpdateClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions [Paper D] Library Materials Budget UpdateClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions [Paper E] Desk Hogging (1.3MB)

2024

Date	Agenda	Papers	Notes	Minutes
25 November	Agenda LC 09 September 2024 (43.3kB)	[Paper B] uCreate Service Update (100.1kB) [Paper C] LUC Annual Report (45kB) [Paper D] Research Information Systems ReportClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions [Paper E] Academic Support Librarian UpdateClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions [Paper G] Library Materials Budget 2024-5ClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions
9 September	Agenda LC 09 September 2024ClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions	[Paper A] Draft Minute LC 13 February 2024ClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions [Paper A] Draft Minute LC 29 April 2024ClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions [Paper B] Library Committee Library Materials BudgetClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions [Paper C] NSS AnalysisClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions [Paper D] Library Committee Main Library Opening Hours Winter 2024-25ClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions [Paper E] Library Estate UpdateClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions [Paper F] Open Research Services UpdateClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions
29 April	Agenda LC 29 April 2024 (571kB)	[Paper B] Collections 2025 Programme UpdateClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions [Paper C] Library Estate UpdateClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions [Paper D] RFID Full Business CaseClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions [Paper E] Library Materials Budget UpdateClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions
13 February	Agenda LC 13 Feb 2024 (133.6kB)	240213 Presentation (11.3MB) [Paper A] Minute LC 07 Dec 2023ClosedDocument not published: Personal information the disclosure of which would breach the data protection principles of the Data Protection Act (section 38) [Paper B] Library Estate updateClosedDocument not published: Personal information the disclosure of which would breach the data protection principles of the Data Protection Act (section 38) [Paper C] Library Materials Budget UpdateClosedDocument not published: Personal information the disclosure of which would breach the data protection principles of the Data Protection Act (section 38) [Paper D] Library Materials Budget Request 24-25ClosedDocument not published: Personal information the disclosure of which would breach the data protection principles of the Data Protection Act (section 38) [Paper E] Revision to University of Edinburgh Library Regulations (244.7kB)

2023

Date	Agenda	Papers	Notes	Minutes
7 December	Agenda LC 07 Dec 2023 (157.2kB)	[Paper B] Library & University Collections Strategy 2020-25 (144.3kB) [Paper D] eTextbook Provision UpdateClosedDocument not published: Personal information the disclosure of which would breach the data protection principles of the Data Protection Act (section 38) [Paper E] Library Materials Budget 2023-24 UpdateClosedDocument not published: Personal information the disclosure of which would breach the data protection principles of the Data Protection Act (section 38) [Paper F] Revision to University of Edinburgh Library Regulations (240.9kB) Appendix 1 - Strategy 2020-25 Reporting dashboard Library CommitteeClosedDocument not published: Personal information the disclosure of which would breach the data protection principles of the Data Protection Act (section 38) LC 07 Dec 2023 Combined PapersClosedDocument not published: Personal information the disclosure of which would breach the data protection principles of the Data Protection Act (section 38)		[Paper A] Minute LC 03 Oct 2023ClosedDocument not published: Personal information the disclosure of which would breach the data protection principles of the Data Protection Act (section 38)
3 October	Agenda LC 03 Oct 2023 (180.7kB)	[Paper B] Collections 2025 UpdateClosedDocument not published: Personal information the disclosure of which would breach the data protection principles of the Data Protection Act (section 38) [Paper C] Library Materials BudgetClosedDocument not published: Personal information the disclosure of which would breach the data protection principles of the Data Protection Act (section 38) [Paper D] L&UC and AI Briefing (222.9kB) [Paper E] EdHelp Service Overview (398.5kB) [Paper F] Library Festive Opening Hours December 2023-January 2024 (208.9kB) [Paper G] International Activity Report (268kB) [Paper H] Research Outputs, Monographs & Open Access in REF2028ClosedDocument not published: Personal information the disclosure of which would breach the data protection principles of the Data Protection Act (section 38) [Paper I] Start of Semester Summary 2022 (188.6kB) [Paper J] Library Estate Update (199.5kB) [Paper K] L&UC Curriculum Transformation (270.3kB) LC 03 Oct 2023 Combined PapersClosedDocument not published: Personal information the disclosure of which would breach the data protection principles of the Data Protection Act (section 38)		[Paper A] Minute LC 25 Apr 2023ClosedDocument not published: Personal information the disclosure of which would breach the data protection principles of the Data Protection Act (section 38)
25 April	Agenda LC 25 Apr 2023 (173kB)	[Paper B] Resource Lists Development Plan (205.6kB) [Paper C] Collections 2025ClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions [Paper D] Library Materials Budget Allocation ModelClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions [Paper F] Library Materials Budget UpdateClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions [Paper G] Library Estate update (138.7kB) CAHSSLibrary Committee Report FebruaryClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions LC DLIB presentation 25April2023ClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions		[Paper A] Minute LC 23 Feb 2023ClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions
23 February	Agenda LC 23 Feb 2023 (147.9kB)	[Paper C] Library Estate update 230223 (134.2kB) [Paper D] Acquisitions March 2022-23 General Collections (207.8kB) [Paper E] Library Research Support Team Report - updateClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions [Paper F] Library Materials Budget 2022-23ClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions CMVM report to LIbrary Committee 02 2023 (121.3kB) CMVM report to Library Committee 02 2023 (499.2kB) CSE Library Committee Report February 2023 (832.4kB)		[Paper A] Minute LC 12 12 2022 (175.5kB)

2022

Date	Agenda	Papers	Notes	Minutes
12 December	Agenda LC 12 Dec 2022 (146.6kB)	[Paper B - Appendix] Library & University Collections Strategy 2020-2025 Appendix (38.8kB) [Paper B] Library & University Collections Strategy 2020-2025 Review (169.1kB) [Paper C - Appendix] Library Planning Round 2023 (2.5MB) [Paper C] Library Planning Round 2023 (248.3kB) [Paper D] eTextbook ProvisionClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions [Paper E] Library Materials Budget 2022-23 UpdateClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions		[Paper A] LC Minute 28.09.22 (184.1kB)
28 September	Agenda LC 28 Sept 2022 (148.7kB)	[Paper B] Open Monograph PublishingClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions [Paper C- appendix] Resource List Framework Revised 18. August. 2022 edits for review by LCClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions [Paper C] Resource Lists Updates to Framework 2022-23 (206.3kB) [Paper D] Main Library Plan 2022-2027 new ways of learning & new ways of working (262.1kB) [Paper E - Addendum] Library Access and Facilities for Parents and Carers Accompanied by ChildrenClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions [Paper E ] Library Access and Facilities for Parents and Carers Accompanied by Children (214.5kB) [Paper F] Library Festive Opening Hours December 2022-January 2023 (209.3kB) [Paper G] Digital Library Programme - Update (242.1kB) [Paper H - appendix] International Activity Report (156.7kB) [Paper H] International Activity Report (143kB) [Paper I] Library Research Support UpdateClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions [Paper J] Library Materials BudgetClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions [Paper K] Library related questions in the 2022 NSS and PTES surveysClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions		[Paper A] Minute LC 27 04 2022 (174.7kB)
27 April		[Paper B] LC 27.04.22 Library General Collections for Teaching and Research 2022-23ClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions [Paper C] LC 27.04.22 Digital Library Programme (768.9kB) [Paper D] LC 27.04.22 Library Research Support Team UpdateClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions Agenda LC 27 Apr 2022 (505.8kB)		[Paper A] Minute LC 23.02.2022ClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions
23 February	Agenda LC 23 Feb 2022 (514.4kB)	[Paper B] Planning 2022-23 – Library submission to the University Planning RoundClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions [Paper C] Collections Strategy 2022-25 (187.3kB) [Paper D] Exam Papers Online (500.5kB) [Paper E] Library Response to Curriculum Transformation (706.2kB) [Paper F] Library Materials Budget Expenditure 2021-22ClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions [Paper G] Acquisitions 2021 General Collections and Heritage Collections (646.1kB) [Paper H] Digital Library Programme update (586.5kB) [Paper I] Library Research Support Team UpdateClosedDocument not published: An exemption as listed at http://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/freedom-of-information/guidance-policies/exemptions

2015

Date	Agenda	Papers	Notes	Minutes
4 March	LC Agenda 040315 (46.7kB)	CSE Presentation LC 040315 (370.1kB) OA Publisher LC 040315 (1.5MB) PaperB LMP LC 040315 (53.7kB) PaperC OA LC 040315 (53.4kB) PaperD Surveys LC 040315ClosedDocument not published: Commercial information which if disclosed would substantially prejudice the commercial interests of the University or someone else (section 33) PaperE LibraryStatistics LC 040315 (76.9kB) PaperF Acquisitions LC 040315 (63.7kB) PaperG AlumniCharges LC 040315 (49.2kB)	CSE Presentation LC 0403151 (370.1kB) OA Publisher LC 0403151 (1.5MB)	LC FINAL Minutes 040315ClosedDocument not published: Personal information the disclosure of which would breach the data protection principles of the Data Protection Act (section 38)

2014

Date	Agenda	Papers	Notes	Minutes
22 October	LC Agenda amended 2210141 (103.6kB)	AMENDED PaperF Course Collections 221014 (100.1kB) FINAL PaperB LC Meeting Schedule 221014 (85kB) LC Combined Papers 2210142 (359.7kB) LC Paper G Books written by UoE staff 221014 (71kB) LC PaperA Membership 2014 152 (19.4kB) LC PaperC Minutes 210514 (141.4kB) LC PaperD Mat bud 13 14 221014 (115.9kB) LC PaperE Mat bud 14 15 221014 (144.7kB)		LC FINAL Minutes 221014 (68.8kB)
21 May	LC Agenda 2105141 (98.8kB)	LC Combined 210514 (500.5kB) PaperA LC Membership 210514 (24kB) PaperB LC Libqual YSWD 210514 (52.3kB) PaperC LC Library 2 210514 (127.1kB) PaperD LC Lib Mat 210513 (145.9kB) PaperD1 LC Expenditure Update 210514 (150.7kB) PaperE LC Open Access Publication 2105142 (214.1kB) PaperF LC Meeting Schedule 210514 (13.3kB) PaperG LC Prom Library Coll 210514 (95.3kB) PaperH LC Library Statistics 210514 (27.7kB)		LC Minutes 210514 (140.2kB) PaperI minutes 111213 (148kB)
13 February		Combined Library Commitee papers 13.02.14 (2MB)	libcttee Library Committee Meeting 13th February 2014 (932B)

2013

Date	Agenda	Papers	Notes	Minutes
11 December	Agenda for Library Committee Dec 2013 (98.5kB)	Library Committee Papers 11th Dec 2013 (2.5MB) Update - Library Committee Members (20.3kB)		LC Minutes 11th december 2013 (148.9kB)
9 October	LibComAgenda 091013 (334.2kB)	LC cover sheet and paper E Surveys paper (715.9kB) Library Committee Papers for October 9 2013 (6MB)		Library Cttee Minutes 9th October 2013 (137.8kB)
5 June	Agenda 0506131 (99.5kB)	LC Combined Papers 050613ClosedDocument not published: Information received in confidence from a third party and if disclosed would constitute an actionable breach of confidence (section 36(2))		Library Cttee Minutes 050613 ClosedDocument not published: Information received in confidence from a third party and if disclosed would constitute an actionable breach of confidence (section 36(2))
10 April	Agenda 100413 (99.8kB)	FINAL COMBINED PAPERS MINUS PAPERB 100413 (461.5kB) FINAL PaperB 100413ClosedDocument not published: Commercial information which if disclosed would substantially prejudice the commercial interests of the University or someone else (section 33)		LC PaperJ FINAL LC Minutes 1004131ClosedDocument not published: Information received in confidence from a third party and if disclosed would constitute an actionable breach of confidence (section 36(2))

2012

Date	Agenda	Papers	Notes	Minutes
5 December	EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY LIBRARY COMMITTEE - Confirmed Agenda - 05-12-12 (310.9kB)	LIBRARY COMMITTEE - DECEMBER 2012 - COMBINED PAPERS AND AGENDA (1.4MB) Library Committee - December 2012 - REPORT - Update from S and E College Library Committee (306.7kB)		FINAL LC Minutes 051212ClosedDocument not published: Information received in confidence from a third party and if disclosed would constitute an actionable breach of confidence (section 36(2))
10 October	Agenda 10 Oct 12 (461.8kB)	Combined Papers Lib Ctte 10 Oct 12 (5.2MB)		EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY LIBRARY COMMITTEE - Agreed Minutes - 10-10-12 (216.8kB)
6 June		Combined papers Library Committee 6 June 12 (3.5MB)
5 June				Paper G - minute of previous meeting (345.2kB)
11 April	LibComm-11Apr2012-Agenda (286kB)	LibComm-11Apr2012-Business case RDS RDM-PaperD (575.1kB) LibComm-11Apr2012-KB-Summer2012-PaperH (333.1kB) LibComm-11Apr2012-Libqual-PaperB (438.8kB) LibComm-11Apr2012-MLRPUpdate-PaperG (59kB) LibComm-11Apr2012-PreviousMinutes-PaperIClosedDocument not published: Personal information the disclosure of which would breach the data protection principles of the Data Protection Act (section 38) LibComm-11Apr2012-Project update-PaperF (313.7kB) LibComm-11Apr2012-Strategic Plan-PaperC (529kB)
6 February	LC Agenda 060212 (326.7kB)	LC 060212 Paper A (399.3kB) LC 060212 Paper B (410.8kB) LC 060212 Paper C (549.4kB) LC 060212 Paper D (931.9kB) LC 060212 Paper EClosedDocument not published: Personal information the disclosure of which would breach the data protection principles of the Data Protection Act (section 38) LC 060212 Paper G (327.1kB) LC 060212 Paper HClosedDocument not published: Personal information the disclosure of which would breach the data protection principles of the Data Protection Act (section 38) LC 060212 Paper IClosedDocument not published: Personal information the disclosure of which would breach the data protection principles of the Data Protection Act (section 38)		Library Committee 06022012v2ClosedDocument not published: Personal information the disclosure of which would breach the data protection principles of the Data Protection Act (section 38)

2011

Date	Agenda	Papers	Notes	Minutes
7 December	Program 071211 (21.6kB)	JS Presentation 071211 (1.8MB) Paper Tabled 071211 (54.8kB)		Final Library Committee 071211 (68.6kB)
12 October	LC Agenda 121011 (30.7kB)	PaperA 121011 (13.9kB) PaperB 121011 (18.4kB) PaperC 121011 (54.8kB) PaperD 121011 (74.2kB) PaperE 121011 (61.3kB) PaperF 121011 (48.3kB) PaperG 121011 (33.7kB)		Final Minutes 121011 (80.4kB)
23 June				PaperH Minutes 230611 Final (48.9kB)

2010

Date	Agenda	Papers	Notes	Minutes
8 December	AgendaFinal081210 (29.4kB)
20 October	Agenda201010 (29.1kB)

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