Waycross College
Library public-access computers are primarily intended for educational research
by WC students, faculty, staff, and other students within the University System
of Georgia.
OTC students, faculty and staff, and community patrons may use Library workstations when they are not occupied. All community patrons must sign-in for computer use.
Library computers are not installed with filtering devices or software to limit Internet access, although the campus network may utilize such security and other filtering or restrictive devices/software.
It is the Library’s policy that parents or legal guardians must assume responsibility for deciding what library resources are appropriate for their children. Therefore, parents or guardians, NOT library staff, are responsible for the information selected and/or accessed by their children on the Internet. Parental supervision of children searching the Internet is advised.
Parents must sign a consent form for children under the age of eighteen (18), who are not currently enrolled WC/USG students, to use library computers. Parents/legal guardian must directly supervise any child under the age of sixteen (16) using library computers. No child under the age of seven (7) may use or occupy computer workstations.
1. Save all personal research and word processing to a floppy disk (a:) or jump drive. Do not save on the computer’s hard drive (c:).
2. All data storage devices must be scanned for viruses before using any library workstation. Upon entering the library, please submit your disk for scanning at the Circulation Desk.
3. Do not place any drink containers (closed or otherwise) near the computer terminals/tables/units. Food is not allowed in the library.
4. Illegal copy or transfer of copyrighted materials (such as movies, music or software) is prohibited.
5. Adhere to the Waycross College Campus Computer Use Policies and Network and Computer Acceptable Use Policy. (See http://www.waycross.edu/compserv/ )
Printouts are free to currently enrolled WC students, WC faculty and staff, and other USG students enrolled in classes on the WC campus. All other users are responsible for printouts in the amount of 10 cents per page. This includes children of students (children are considered community users). Please pay for all copies at the Circulation Desk.
A color printer/scanner is located in the Leisure Reading area near the front library entrance. Color printouts are available for a fee of .50 and 1.50, (depending on paper quality) for all users.
Waycross College headphone checkout is restricted to WC/USG students only; proper identification must be provided. Personal headphones may be used if of sufficient quality to contain noise. Headphones may only be used at the designated computers located along the back wall of the library.
Workstations are available to Waycross College Library patrons in the following priority order:
1. Current WC faculty,
staff, and students
2. Other University of Georgia System faculty, staff, and students
3. All other library users.
Users accessing GALILEO, the online catalog (GIL), Internet, and other licensed Library research databases have highest priority over other users. Recreational use is given lowest priority.
General workstation usage is limited to one hour when all computers are filled. Computers designated for headphone usage may be restricted to ½ hour increments as needed. Those using workstations for non-course related purposes (such as Internet surfing, personal e-mail) may be asked to give up their computer if others who have an educational need are waiting.
The software/hardware in the Waycross College Library is the property of the WC/University System of Georgia. Any effort to alter existing software or hardware, to add to or delete existing software, or to degrade computer system performance is considered an act of vandalism and is forbidden.
Non-adherence to these guidelines and the Waycross College Network and Computer Acceptable Use Policy will be subject to suspension or revocation of library and/or college computer privileges at the will of the Library Director.
Inappropriate behavior as deemed by the library staff (such as using foul/obscene language, displaying belligerent behavior, harassment of other patrons or staff) will result in the loss of library computer privileges and/or access to library and/or campus facilities at the discretion of the Library Director.
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Hacking (unauthorized access to computing resources or accounts)
Chatting (Chat room participation)
Playing GAMES (and other recreational activities)
Viewing Pornography
Violating state and federal laws, such as obscenity and copyright
Stealing,
vandalizing and/or mutilating computer related materials
Your cooperation in adhering to these policies is appreciated.