Mildred Johnson Library
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| Acceptable Computer Usage Policy |
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| All users are expected to be aware of and adhere to the NDUS computer policy. A copy of North Dakota University System Computer and Network Usage Policy. Any patron disregarding the NDUS computer policy may be refused use of the computers in the library, or anywhere on campus. |
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| Computers in the library are reserved for research purposes only. |
| • Primary use is for searching ODIN and databases supplied by the library. |
| • General Internet searching for research is permitted. |
| • Games, chatrooms and non-research oriented uses are not permitted. |
| • Only those computers designated for public use are available. Staff computers cannot be used by students or other public, because of confidentiality issues. |
| • There will be a half hour time limit on each computer when the library is busy. |
| • Reservations are not taken for the use of a computer. Usage will be on a first-come, first-served basis. |
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| Who can use the computers in the Mildred Johnson Library? |
| • Students, faculty and staff of NDSCS are the primary clientele of the library and will be given priority for computer use. |
| • Other NDUS library card holders are secondary clientele and have limited, complimentary access subject to availability. This includes holders of state library cards. |
| • Non-library card holders or general public may use computers only as space permits. They are reminded to use their local public or school library as their primary resource and to use Mildred Johnson Library as a secondary resource. They also may be asked to give up use of a computer if a student or other NDSCS person needs the space. |
| • Minors are to be supervised by their parents. The use of library materials by minors is the sole responsibility of their parents, who are reminded that some college level material is not appropriate for younger students. Unattended minors may be asked to leave the library, particularly if their behavior is inappropriate in an academic setting. |
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| The library staff reserves the right to monitor screens, to suggest search strategies, and to limit use of the computers and printers at their discretion. Privacy of searching is respected as long as the sensibilities of other patrons are recognized. |
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