Guidelines for the Use of Library Computers

 1.     Computers in the library are intended primarily for the use of currently-enrolled UW-Sheboygan and collaborative degree students, to conduct research and do work required to complete course assignments.

 2.     Individuals not currently enrolled as UW-Sheboygan or collaborative degree students are welcome to use the library desktop computers, but they must adhere to all established usage policies (see the rules on the computer desktops).  These individuals may be asked to vacate a computer at any time, as necessary, in order to make equipment or software available for UWS or collaborative degree students.

 3.     Playing computer games and conducting online chat sessions are not allowed at library desktop computers.  Students may conduct this activity in the campus cybercafe.  Non-students are referred to off-campus resources for this activity.  Viewing videos or listening to music over the Internet is not allowed in any location for any users (exceptions made for coursework and laptop computers).

 4.     Students and non-students should respectfully limit their use of the computers for activities such as non course-related internet “surfing,” extended personal e-mail sessions, and other personal or “entertainment” activities, particularly during times of heavy demand for the computers.  Anybody engaging in these activities may be asked to vacate a computer at any time, as necessary, in order to make equipment or software available for UWS or collaborative degree students who need to complete course assignments.

 5.   All computer users are expected to help maintain a quiet, research/study environment in the library.  In order to maintain a quiet library environment, it may not be possible to work on group projects together at the computers in the main part of the library.  Students may wish to borrow a laptop computer from the library front desk and work in the study rooms instead.  (The computer lab in the library may be another viable alternative location, when available.)

 6.   Users may not download files, install, remove, or alter software or in any way alter the configuration of the computers.  This includes downloading/installation of browser plugins, instant messenger clients, etc.  Student requests to install programs/software not currently available on the computers should be directed to Vicky Spelshaus, Network Administrator.  Non-students are referred to off-campus resources in order to accomplish any functions that cannot be completed with the software presently installed on the campus computers.

 7.   Individuals who do not comply with these guidelines will, at a minimum, be asked to leave the computers and/or library.  Repeated failure to follow the guidelines will, at a minimum, result in loss of computer and/or library privileges.