Instructional Services Classroom Policy

The mission of the Library Classroom is to provide Carroll University students, faculty and staff a facility conducive to academic research and writing. The nineteen PC’s, laser printer, and scanner available in the Classroom are there to facilitate learning. The Library staff counts on the cooperation of patrons to help maintain the quality of the Classroom environment and equipment.

The following rules and regulations must be adhered to when working in the Classroom:

Food & Drink

1. No food is allowed in the classroom.
2. Water is allowed in the classroom if in a clear container with spill proof top OR in a Carroll University mug with spill proof lid.
3. Other drinks are allowed in the classroom ONLY if in a Carroll University mug with spill proof lid. (available at the circulation desk) No other drink containers are acceptable.

Computer Hardware and Software

1. You may not alter/remove any component of the computers’ hardware within
   the classroom (cables, drives, monitors), even on temporary basis.
2. You may not attempt to circumvent the security protections included with any of the software applications.
3. You may not attempt to change configuration settings during setup. All computers are set to the same Classroom standard (i.e. monitor resolution and refresh rate, bios, etc.) and are protected from changes with security measures.
4. You may not make permanent changes to any computer in the Classroom.
5. You may not install your own software on any computer in the Classroom.

Any violation of these rules regarding computer hardware & software in the Classroom will result in the revocation of user privileges in the Classroom for the period of no less than one semester.

Personal Logins

1. In order to use any computer in the Classroom, you must login using your personal NT username and password (as assigned to you by ITS). Every Carroll University student, faculty member or staff member should be set up with an NT account. Those who do NOT have a personal username and password (i.e. community borrowers, alumni or retired staff/faculty) may use the computers logged on in the Reference Area for access to Library materials.
2. Once you login to a computer, you must remember to logout. Someone else can access your files and use your profile if you leave it logged in and vulnerable. The Classroom monitors will systematically logout profiles that are left up on screen if no one is in the room using them. However, it is up to you to protect your files by remembering to log off your computer when you leave and by never leaving the room with your profile up on screen.
3. Personal files left on the lab computers will be deleted.
4. You may not lock your workstation (thereby saving it for yourself) and leave the room for more than 10 minutes. If a Classroom monitor finds a computer that has been “locked” for longer than 10 minutes, he/she will restart the computer.
5. When classes are scheduled in the Classroom, all other users must vacate the room by the start of the class. If you are logged in to a Classroom computer but have left the room at the start of a class, your computer will be restarted. Any personal items left in the room may be picked up at the Circulation desk.

The Classroom mission is to provide students, faculty and staff with an environment conducive to academic research and writing. Any inappropriate or disruptive behavior that compromises this mission will NOT be tolerated.

Courtesy

1. Programs using sound or music CD’s may be used in the Classroom only with
   effective headsets. If someone else can hear the sound, you will be
   asked to turn down the volume.
2. If you are working with a partner or in a small group, talk quietly.
3. Do not sit on the desks or arms of chairs. All Classroom furniture must be used appropriately.
4. Do not use a computer that is already logged on. In order to access any computer in the Classroom, you must use your own personal NT username & password.
5. As in all other labs, if printing, limit your printing to three copies of course-related work. To obtain a larger number of copies, use a photocopier. (located in reference area or in the basement)
6. Print responsibly. There is currently no charge for printing in the Classroom. However, we rely on patrons to print only what is needed. Other options to view information found online include e-mailing it to a personal account or saving it to a disk.
7. Do not take the paper from the Classroom for your personal use. The paper provided is used for the Classroom printer exclusively.
8. Report any problems with equipment, virus warnings or personal concerns to the classroom monitor in the front of the room immediately.

Anyone failing to act appropriately in the Classroom will receive a verbal warning. If that verbal warning is ignored, he/she will be asked to show a valid college ID so that a written report can be filed and then will be asked to leave the Library. If he/she fails to show a valid college ID or refuses to leave the Library, campus security will be contacted.

E-mail questions and comments to Margaret Rein .