Hours and Usage

• Hours are posted on the CTC Schedule.
• Hours are subject to change.
• The CTC is ONLY to be used for software-specific work that is unavailable on the Public Computers in the Reference Area or for training purposes.
• General Internet Surfing not permitted unless the Public Computers in the Reference Area are full and the CTC is open or if assisted by a Reference Librarian.
• A list of software descriptions is available with the CTC Operator.

Signing In at the Computer Training Center

• Users must sign in with the CTC Operator in order to use the computers in the CTC.
• Users must print their first and last names legibly, write their signature, and record their library card number on the sign-in sheet.
• Users must state their purpose when signing in.
• Users are not allowed to sign in for others.
• The CTC Operator must sign his/her name to validate the sign-in process.
• Users are stating that they will abide by the Terms of Service when signed in.

Rules and Security

• Do not attempt to run your own software, customize files, or change configurations on the computers.
• Do not turn on or off the computer or reboot the system. Ask a library staff member for assistance if there is a problem.
• When finished, please close the application(s) you have used and return to the Windows 98 desktop screen.
• Deliberate altering of any files or modifying the configuration of any PC or peripheral is considered a violation of computer system security and will result in the loss of library computer privileges, with possible legal ramifications.
• Destruction or damage of equipment due to willful misuse will result in legal action.
• Children are not allowed in the Computer Training Center.
• Do not touch the monitor screens.

Rules Concerning Saving and Floppy Disks

• Users are permitted to bring their own personal computer discs for saving data from a software program or downloading information from the Internet onto drive "A."
• All disks are automatically scanned for viruses upon access.
• 3.5" Floppy Discs are supported in the Computer Training Center and are available for purchase for $1 each. (NOTE: 5¼" discs, ZIP disks, and LS SuperDisks are not supported)
• Users may also save to a temporary network drive, known as drive "F." Files saved in this location are not secure, meaning that any user may have access to the file, and these files are deleted regularly.
• The Library assumes no responsibility for damage to your personal system resulting from any files downloaded and/or from any discs purchased or used at the Cumberland County Library.

Inappropriate Use

• Display of sexually explicit graphics is strictly prohibited.
• Display or transmission of profane, abusive, or threatening language is prohibited.
• Use of informal conversations, such as chat, is prohibited.
• Violating any local, state, or federal statute is prohibited.
• Loud and boisterous behavior is prohibited.
• Sound is only permitted for training purposes; music or any other informal sound broadcasts are prohibited unless the user supplies his/her own headphones and does not disturb others.

Time Limits

• There is a one (1) hour limit when others are waiting.
• There is a two (2) hour limit per day per person unless permission is granted from the Lab Operator with specific reason.

Printing

• Printing has a charge of fifteen (15) cents per page.
• Printing MUST be retrieved from the printer by the CTC Operator. You may not retrieve your own printing.
• Printing must be paid for within the CTC before you leave.
• You are responsible for any mistakes.
• Any unpaid printing charges will be placed on the user’s library card.

Internet Usage and Disclaimer

The Internet contains many different kinds of materials, some of which may be of a controversial or an offensive nature. In offering Internet access, the library staff cannot control or assume responsibility for:

• Access points reached
• The content of interactive communications such as e-mail and newsgroups
• The validity of information
• Accessibility due to technical difficulties or Internet reliability.

Parents must assume responsibility for their children’s use of the Internet and the Cumberland County Library Local Area Network. Parents are required to watch their children as they use the resources in the Computer Training Center. A software program entitled Internet Safety is available for use and free copies of Child Safety on the Information Highway are available at the library.

E-Mail Usage

• The library does not provide e-mail accounts.
• The library does not provide use of e-mail programs. (i.e. Messenger, Outlook, etc.)
• Web-based e-mail accounts may be used, if necessary. The CCL Library, however, assumes no responsibility for the content, availability, or reliability of such programs.

Staff Assistance

• The Computer Training Center Operator is only available for general questions as time and knowledge permit. The CTC Operator is NOT available for private tutoring sessions and will not complete any work for the user.
• Circulation, Reference Books, and self-instruction software are available.
• Schedules of classes on various topics are offered periodically. Please see the CTC Operator to register.

Class Rules

• Class Schedules are available at the library or on the library website.
• Students must pre-register and pay the registration fee (if applicable) for all classes.
• Students must meet any pre-requisites before taking a class as listed in the course descriptions.
• Students must sign in on the class roster before starting class.
• Printing assigned during a class will be free of charge. However, extra copies or unnecessary printing will carry the normal charge of fifteen cents per page.
• Please listen to the instructor and be courteous to the fellow students in the class.
• Do only what the instructor says, unless permission is granted to do otherwise.
• Please ask questions to the instructor during class, but hold off any specific or personal questions to the end of class.
• Note that classes offered at the Computer Training Center are for self-development purposes only; instructors are not certified and course hours are not accredited.
• Same rules apply as stated in this Terms of Service.

Instituted: 10/99