Cornell Library Public Computing Policies (DRAFT)

These policies are intended to ensure efficient, safe, and ethical use of Cornell University Library's (CUL) public computers; they apply to any device that uses our networks, including laptops brought in by patrons and laptops loaned out by CUL.

For all Cornell University Library Computers:

Priorities of use: Priority use of the computing equipment is for academic rather than recreational purposes. If there are people waiting to use a computer and you are engaging in non-academic pursuits, you may be asked to give up the computer you are using.

Use of machines: CUL is not responsible for damages or loss of files should you connect your personal peripheral devices to its public computers. Illegal copying of software from CUL computers is prohibited, as is the installation of any form of malicious files or software. Due to both security and safety issues, it is expressly forbidden to connect a laptop to a desktop computer.

Unattended computers: Be advised that if you leave your machine unattended you may lose what you were working on. To allow for fair and equitable access to our resources, staff are authorized to remove personal belongings from unattended workstations. Belongings that have been removed may be retrieved from the lost and found at the Circulation desk.

Support: Do not attempt to fix any computing equipment on your own. Report all computer or printer problems to Library staff. Computing supplies such as paper and toner are to be handled by library staff only.

You are responsible for keeping backups of your work, by emailing or FTP'ing it to yourself or via your own storage media. Work saved on the local hard drive may be lost due to such events as hardware failure at any time and without notice. Be sure to save your files often and before you leave the computer, and log out of Kerberos when you are done.

For Cornell University Library Computers and Personal Computers in the Library:

Behavior: The user is responsible for observing all copyright laws. Illegal copying of licensed software, music, movies, etc. from/to a Cornell computer is a violation of federal copyright laws and of Cornell University policy. Please see www.cit.cornell.edu/computer/responsible-use/.

All users must wear headphones when listening to music. The volume must be kept low enough as not to distract other users. Study groups may use computers as long as the conversation and noise level does not disrupt the work environment of other users.

Support Although CUL does not diagnose or repair personal laptops, limited help is available via the CIT HelpDesk at 255-8990 or HelpDesk@cornell.edu; you can also visit room 119 of CCC (Computing and Communications Center). The CIT HelpDesk primarly supports CIT-supported software and services, including RedRover wireless.

Use of all university computer and network resources is governed by university policies and codes as well as applicable federal, state and local laws.

For more information visit:

Information Technology Rights & Responsibilities :www.cit.cornell.edu/computer/responsible-use/

CIT's Policies web site:www.cit.cornell.edu/computer/policies/

Cornell's Responsible Use of Electronic Communications policy:www.policy.cornell.edu/vol5_1.cfm

Initial template from Mann Library's policies, Rev. April 2004

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