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Computer Use
Policy
Charles W.
Chesnutt Library
Fayetteville State University
Currently enrolled Fayetteville State
University (FSU) students and
currently employed
faculty and staff are considered primary users
and are given first priority and preference in the use
of Chesnutt
Library workstations. Library workstations are to be used primarily for scholarly
research,
course related activities and other activities directly
related to the educational, research and service
mission of the
University. This also includes printing. Printing should
be limited to items that support
scholarly research and course related activities.
Library workstations
and printers
should not be used
for commercial
or personal agendas. Children aged 15 and under are not
allowed to use the
computers without the supervision of
their parents or legal guardians.
Priority is given for Fayetteville
State University students, faculty and staff who are accessing
the
online catalog, electronic databases, websites and software programs
(word processing,
presentations, databases and spreadsheets) needed
for completing Fayetteville State University
assignments.
Library
staff reserve the right to ask for the identification of persons
using the library facility.
Fayetteville State University
students, faculty and staff should have their IDs with them at all
times
while on campus. Children 15 and under must show ID
and be signed in to use the computers by
their parents or legal
guardians.
The Library is firmly committed to
freedom of expression and the sharing of information. WE
SUPPORT AND
ENCOURAGE ACADEMIC DISCOURSE. Therefore, ALL library patrons must
assume
responsibility for using the computer work stations in an
ethical
and
legal
manner in accordance with
Library and
University policies and state and federal laws.
Charles Chesnutt Library is an
academic library that supports the right of all users to access
information. Our computers are not filtered, therefore
it is the responsibility of parents
to monitor
children's computer use and not the library staff.
Basic personal knowledge of computer use, software
applications, and some knowledge about
how to use the Internet are
expected of library users.
Library staff can not provide in-depth training on
the Internet and personal computer use. The
library does not
provide troubleshooting on fixing problems with your Email Account,
Blackboard
or registering for classes. The appropriate
departments should be contacted.
Computer users are encouraged to do three things:
-
Use the help screens within their
application
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Obtain a book on their computer
application, many of which can be found in the Main Stacks.
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Contact the
ITTS
Help Desk
on campus with specific questions related to your Login and
Password information and
Blackboard.
Phone: (910) 672
- 2085. Email:
help@uncfsu.edu
call
toll free, 1-866-518-3955.
You should also contact your instructor for assistance with
Blackboard.
The Registrar's Office should be contacted
with problems related to class
registration at (910) 672-1185.
The
Charles W. Chesnutt Library supports the
Information Technology Policy of Fayetteville State
University,
developed by the Information Technology and Telecommunications
Services Department.
The
library also endorses the
Library Bill of
Rights and the
Freedom to
Read policies of the American
Library Association.
Internet Use
Policy
Charles W.
Chesnutt Library
Fayetteville State University
The Library
provides Internet access for educational purposes, which includes
identifying
reference sources, research materials, and completing
course assignments consistent with
the purpose, goals, and mission
of Chesnutt Library and Fayetteville State University.
Internet
access
supports the university’s mission to provide an accessible,
affordable, and
quality education. Faculty, staff, and students
at Fayetteville State University are expected
to use its computing
and networking resources in a responsible, efficient, ethical, and
legal
manner and to comply with all university policies and
procedures. See
Information
Technology Policy for Fayetteville State
University.
The Internet provides access to a vast array of information,
ideas, and research tools, including
materials beyond the scope of
resources selected and owned by the Library.
While the Internet presents material that is personally,
culturally and professionally enriching
for all ages, it also
provides access to some material that may be offensive,
disturbing,
inaccurate or even illegal under United States or
North Carolina law. Therefore, the Library
asks that users
refrain from viewing obscene, lewd, or sexual images that may
constitute
harassment for those who see them, and be illegal under
the law.
Parents, legal guardians, or care providers are responsible for
their children’s use of the
Internet and for monitoring their
access to sites, intentional or inadvertent, that are
inappropriate websites.
Children 15 and under are not allowed to use the computers
unless
they are accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
University Internet services
should not be used for commercial or personal financial gain.
University policy prohibits all users from sharing accounts.
Individuals authorized to use
the University Internet are
responsible for all usage of their account and must keep their
passwords confidential to protect University computer resources.
Violations of these policies may result in the suspension of use
privileges or in disciplinary
action.
Use of the
Internet is a privilege not a right.
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Fayetteville, N.C. 28301
Page Maintained By: Jan S. Whitfield
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Last Updated: 4/20/08 |
