| The mission of the Halifax Community
College Learning Resources Center in making Internet access available is
to provide technologically-advanced learning resources needed to support
the educational and research needs of its patrons. Use of the
Learning Resources Center Internet must be in support of research
consistent with the educational objectives of the College. Faculty,
students, staff, and other authorized users will be expected to exercise
responsible, ethical behavior when using the Internet. Inappropriate
or illegal use of the Internet will result in the loss of Internet
privileges. Use of the Internet is a privilege
and not a right; consequently, patrons are expected to adhere to the
following guidelines:
- Transmission of any material in violation of any
laws, regulation, or board policy is prohibited.
- Users will not create, access, display, download, or
transmit any text, file picture, graphic, or sound clip or engage in any
conference that includes material which is obscene, libelous, indecent,
vulgar, profane, lewd or which advertises any product or service not
permitted to minors by law.
- Users will not create, access, display, download, or
transmit threatening, racist, sexist, obscene, offensive, annoying or
harassing language, and/or materials such as broadcasting unsolicited
messages or sending unwanted mail.
- Use of the Internet for commercial or non-college
related activities is prohibited.
- Users will not engage in activities to damage
hardware or software, disrupt communications, waste system resources, or
overload networks with excessive data.
- Users should adhere to all copyright, trademark, and
licensing agreements and laws including seeking permission when
required.
- Users will not download or install any files; i.e.
software, images, music, etc. to the computer hard drives.
Learning Resources Center Internet Use Regulations
- Academic research is the primary purpose of
the Learning Resources Center electronic resource center.
- Patron usage will be prioritized in the following
manner: students and faculty, staff, and other authorized users.
- Internet sessions will be limited to 30 minutes if
others are waiting. (Demand may limit patron to 1 hour of usage
per day.)
- LRC staff has the authority to terminate any Internet
session.
Patron Internet Use Responsibilities
- Patrons are expected to adhere to the above
guidelines.
- Users must sign in and present valid
identification at the circulation desk, if identification is requested.
- Privileges may be revoked for failure to sign in.
- Patrons are expected to have basic computer skills
and general knowledge of how to access the Internet.
Disclaimer
Not all sources on the Internet provide accurate, complete, or
current information. Users need to be good information
consumers, questioning the validity of the information.
The microcomputer user should be aware of computer
viruses and other destructive computer programs and take steps to
avoid being a victim or unwitting distributor of these processes.
Ultimate responsibility for resolution of problems
related to the invasion of the user’s privacy or loss of data rests
with the user. The Learning Resources Center assumes no liability
for loss or damage to the user’s data or for any damage or injury
arising from invasion of the user’s privacy. HCC System
Administrators may deem it necessary to search the file system for
alleged violations to the policy. |
I understand that in cases of Internet misuse, the
College may take appropriate disciplinary action against the user.
All disciplinary actions instituted for Internet misuse shall be
consistent with current policies, procedures, and judicial codes for
student, faculty, staff, and authorized users. Irrespective of
internal disciplinary proceedings, the College reserves the right to
proceed with legal action, both civil and criminal, against the accused
user for alleged violations of current applicable state, federal, or local
laws.
I hereby state that I have read and will abide by
this policy of Halifax Community College:
Signature ________________________________ Social
Security _________________ Date ___________
The College reserves the right to revise this policy as
it deems necessary. |
