Repository Policies

Access Policy

• Only authorized staff members and students of Batam Tourism Polytechnic can access the digital repository.
• Access to specific collections or materials within the repository may be restricted based on copyright or licensing agreements.
• Users must agree to abide by the terms and conditions of use before accessing the repository.

Submission Policy

• The digital repository accepts materials that are created or produced by the faculty, staff, and students of Batam Tourism Polytechnic.
• Materials must meet the criteria for inclusion as defined by the repository's collection development policy.
• Submitters must agree to grant the repository non-exclusive distribution rights.

Metadata Policy

• All materials in the repository must include descriptive metadata that conforms to a specified metadata schema or standard.
• Metadata should accurately describe the content of the materials and include relevant information such as author, title, date, and keywords.

Preservation Policy

• The digital repository is committed to preserving the materials in its collection for long-term access and use.
• The repository will implement appropriate strategies and technologies to ensure the integrity and authenticity of the digital objects.
• Regular backups and disaster recovery plans will be maintained to protect against data loss.

Copyright Policy

• Users of the digital repository must respect copyright law and adhere to any restrictions placed on the materials.
• The repository will remove or restrict access to any materials that infringe upon copyright or violate intellectual property rights.
• Users are responsible for obtaining necessary permissions or licenses for the use of copyrighted materials.