Library Computer/Internet Use Policy

• Time Limit
  • 2 consecutive hours
• Check with library staff if you need more time

The primary purpose of the GTCC Libraries' public access computers is for research, work on class assignments, or study.   Priority will always be given to GTCC students needing computers for research and study purposes.

• GTCC Library staff monitors computer activity to ensure computers are available to meet student research needs.
  
• You must be prepared to present your current GTCC Student ID upon request.
• The library is a place to learn.  We welcome you and expect behavior appropriate to a place of education.
• Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
• NOT Allowed Uses of Computers (you will be asked to stop)
  • viewing material judged offensive by library staff
  • downloading software without library staff approval
  • peer-to-peer like LimeWire, BitTorrent or Gnutella
  • any activity library staff judges to be inappropriate for a place of learning and to other people

If you use a GTCC computer for any activity judged inappropriate by library staff, you could be asked to leave. Subsequent offenses could mean suspension from computer use or the library building for the semester or longer. Illegal acts can result in prosecution.

• User Priorities:
  • GTCC Curriculum Students (research)
  • GTCC Curriculum Students (online course assignments)
  • GTCC Faculty and Staff
  • Affiliated Institution Users
  • Others (includes Continuing Education)

During busy periods, library staff may ask anyone to relinquish their computer to a student who needs it for research or study.  Library staff may ask anyone violating library or GTCC policies to leave the library. 

• Failure to follow the above may result in disciplinary action or loss of library privileges.

GTCC Internet Policy

Internet services are provided for GTCC students to support their educational needs and for GTCC faculty and staff to support their professional activities. All GTCC users are responsible for using the Internet in an ethical and lawful manner. Internet access is a privilege, not a right, and as such, can be withdrawn from those who use it irresponsibly.

Prohibited uses of the Internet include: 

• Games/recreation
• Chat or IRC unless for a GTCC class
• Accessing pornographic materials
• Personal communication
• Commercial purposes
• Illegal or illicit purposes
• Attempts to alter system files, utilities, or features on the GTCC or other system computers

Procedures:

• Acceptance of Internet configuration and software files constitutes agreement with the policies outlined below.
• Users have access to a wide variety of information via the Internet. The availability of such information does not imply that GTCC approves or endorses its content. Additionally, there is no guarantee of the validity or accuracy of information accessed.
• Users of GTCC Internet services should be aware that files and electronic mail are not completely secure.

Rev. DF 7/1/01, 12/13/06, 6/22/07, 1/16/08