| Purpose: |
To establish guidelines that will ensure fair use of the computer lab, which provides dedicated space for education and training. |
| Scope: |
This policy applies to all individuals
who have access to the Health Sciences Library. |
| Eligibility: |
The computer lab is available for
use by all New York Medical College Health Sciences Library patrons
WITH valid ID. |
| Facilities: |
- Eight computers equipped with headphones, CD burners and teleconferencing capabilities
- Laser Printer
- Scanner with slide converter
- Projection screen
- Whiteboard
- Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 connections for laptop computers.
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| Policy:
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It is the patron’s responsibility to read and follow the usage policy stated below. |
| Appropriate Usage Patron Procedure: |
- Inquire at the Access Services desk as to availability of a computer access key
- Patrons are then issued a key to an individual computer for their own use, on a two-hour reserve basis. It may be renewed if there is no one waiting to use the equipment
- All patrons are expected to maintain the cleanliness and orderly appearance of the room and respect all furniture and equipment therein.
- Patrons will be held responsible for the condition of the equipment they use
- Please report any equipment problems to the Access Services staff immediately
- Please return computer access key to Access Services before leaving; it may be reissued to patron if there is no one waiting to use the equipment.
- The room may be reserved by faculty and staff for group instruction/use only*
- Please report group cancellations as soon as possible to (914) 594-4200
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Inappropriate Usage includes but is not limited to:
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- Destruction or removal of library property
- Removal of computers
- Talking loudly
- Displacement of chairs
- Not cleaning whiteboard
Anyone who violates these conditions risks termination or restriction of his or her library privileges.
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| Priority Scheduling: |
- Health Sciences Library staff
sessions, meetings etc., which require computer support etc.
- NYMC faculty members who require the use of the lab’s video conferencing/computer/multimedia equipment.
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| *All other groups need clearance by the Library Director. Please call
Library Administration at (914) 594-4208. |
| Group reservations and the use of the room are subject to cancellation
should unforeseen priorities arise. |
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Fines are
enforced as per Library's Fines and Fees
Policy.
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