There are a number of policy, procedure and guideline documents which apply, in various ways, in the electronic space. Below is NOT an exhaustive list, but an overview of some documents with particular relevance.
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University Web Policy
“Purpose: This Policy provides a set of Principles that applies to the University of Otago’s web presence, which includes any online information or service purporting to represent all or part of the University of Otago.”
Contact: Marketing and Communication
University Web Guidelines
“Purpose: The Guidelines underpin the Web Policy and provide the practical, ‘how to’ information that staff require.”
The Guidelines include direction and links in these, and other, areas. Content, Technical, Security, Accessibility, Social Media, Legal, Branding, Monitoring and compliance.
Contact: Marketing and Communication
SELECTED links from the Web Guidelines include:
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Computer Regulations
Outlines the rules for using or accessing university computer equipment, software, networks and related items.
Contact: Information Technology Services -
Copyright at Otago
Provides heaps of information and links about copyright and especially copyright issues with respect to the web. More details are on the Copyright page.
Contact: Copyright Officer or email copyright at otago.ac.nz -
Māori ki Otāgo (Māori at Otāgo)
Provides Bilingual Signage and Māori Translations for selected University titles (departments, buildings, positions). The Māori ki Otāgo (Māori at Otāgo) site holds an expansive range of information pertaining to mana whenua (the local people), Te Ao Māori (the Māori world); rangahau Māori (Māori research) and contacts for students and staff. It also links to the Māori Language Policy and the University’s Māori Strategic Framework.
Contact: Office of Māori Development -
Brand Policy and Brand Guide
Together these documents determine the management and provide guidance in the use of the graphics, including the logo, of the University’s brand.
Contact: Marketing and Communication
Other Associated Documents
As part of managing the whole of the University’s web presence there is also an Internet Usage Policy and an Internet Domain Name Procedure and other web, internet, or e- related documents.
Using these resources
When you’re developing your eLearning initiative ask!
Ask Information Technology or Copyright or Marketing and Communication or Web Services or Māori Staff