OCUL policies and guidelines are generally approved by the Council or the Executive Committee. On occasion, the OCUL Executive Director approves guidelines that are not related to the governance of the consortium but affect its operations.
This page outlines these documents and identifies their review cycle as appropriate.
| Document | Approving Body | Current Version Date | Review Cycle | Next Review Date |
| OCUL Finance Framework (PDF) | Council | November 2012 | 2025 | |
| New Initiatives Fund Terms of Reference (PDF) | Council | April 2023 | 5 Years | 2028 |
| Membership Structure (PDF) | Council | December 2024 | Annual | 2025 |
| Strategic Planning Procedure (PDF) | Executive Committee | June 2024 | 3 Years | 2027 |
| OCUL Communities Guidelines (PDF) | Executive Committee | October 2023 | As needed | As needed |
| Academic Libraries and Harmful Language | Executive Committee | September 2024 | As needed | As needed |
| Commitment to Accessibility | Executive Director | June 2023 | As needed | As needed |