PHILOSOPHY

A truly free society and the foundation of self-government requires access to information which presents all points of views.  Freedom of expression encompasses the freedom of speech and the corollary right to receive information.  Libraries and librarians exist to facilitate the exercise of these rights by selecting, producing, providing access to, identifying, retrieving, organizing, providing instruction in the use of, and preserving recorded expression regardless of the format or technology.  Among the Nealley Library faculty and librarians a conscientious effort will always be made to include resources concerning all sides of an issue. To insure this philosophy, the Nealley Library faculty and librarians affirm their acceptance of the principles enumerated in the Library Bill of Rights and its Interpretations as adopted by the American Library Association.

PURPOSE

This document establishes rules and prohibitions that define acceptable use of computer systems at the Nealley Library, Santa Ana College (SAC).  The primary users of this system are SAC’s students, faculty, and staff.  Primary use of library computer systems is for educational purposes only.  Unacceptable use is prohibited, and is grounds for loss of privileges, as well as disciplinary and/or legal sanctions under SAC/Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) policies/rules and/or federal, state, and local law.

AUDIENCE and AGREEMENT

All users of this system must read, understand, and comply with the policies outlined in this document.  BY USING THE LIBRARY COMPUTER SYSTEMS/RESOURCES, USERS AGREE THAT THEY UNDERSTAND AND WILL COMPLY WITH THESE POLICIES.

Some of the SAC computing systems provide access to outside networks, public and/or private.  Users are advised that they may encounter material which may be considered offensive or objectionable in nature or content.  Users are further advised that neither SAC nor RSCCD assume responsibility for the content of any of these outside networks. Policies and regulations of the college, state, and federal law are applicable to all library computing resources and systems.  

RIGHTS

These systems are owned and operated by Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD).  RSCCD reserves all rights to these systems including termination of service without notice.  Users have rights that may be protected by federal, state, and local laws.

The Library reserves the right to monitor its computing resources to protect the integrity of its computing systems, resources, workstations, and facilities. The Library also reserves the right to block services that do not promote educational use of the Library computers, so that researchers will have timely access to the Library catalog, subscription databases, or other information resources.

The District and the Library provide information resources for the use of RSCCD students, faculty, staff, and members of the community in support of the education, research, academic development, and public service programs of RSCCD. Access to and use of these information resources are privileges to be used responsibly. Unacceptable use is prohibited and is grounds for loss of privilege. Additionally, disciplinary or legal actions as provided for under RSCCD Board Policy and federal, state, and local laws may be taken. (RSCCD Information Resource Use Policy, January 2000, Administrative Regulation 7000)

ACCEPTABLE USES OF LIBRARY COMPUTER SYSTEMS/RESOURCES

Library computer systems or resources are to be used for bibliographic searching, verification and processes that support educational activities.

• No recreational use. Computers are for research purposes. Violators may be asked to leave.

• Librarians reserve the right to limit the amount of time that a user may occupy a computer.

• Librarians & library staff do not provide technical assistance for Microsoft Office applications.

UNACCEPTABLE USES OF LIBRARY COMPUTER SYSTEMS/RESOURCES