• Use of the library computers is restricted to library research only. Due to the limited number of computer stations available, primary use of these resources shall be to assist students in research related to classroom assignments. Library staff reserves the right to request that users viewing potentially offensive sites leave the library. 
• No E-mail, word processing, homework, online discussion groups, games or chat rooms. Computer labs are available on campus for non-research activities. The closest lab is in the computer commons.
• Currently enrolled students shall have priority use of all computers. A 15-minute time limit may be imposed for any workstation when others are waiting. 
• Printing is available for 10 cents/page. Caution: Internet screens may comprise more than one printed page. 
• Individual users are responsible for using the Library's resources in an ethical, non-discriminatory and lawful manner. Failure to comply with these basic policies and responsibilities can result in the loss of access privileges. 

Computer Copyright Infringement

Students should be aware that the unauthorized sharing of peer-to-peer file copyrighted works, including music, pictures, and movies, IS A VIOLATION OF CAMPUS COMPUTER USE POLICY. It is ALSO ILLEGAL and may carry significant money and/or criminal sanctions. It is the responsibility of students who are downloading or uploading documents to make certain that they are not copyrighted works, or that the student has the permission of the copyright holder.

Unauthorized downloading and uploading of copyrighted music and movies… constitutes an ILLEGAL COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT. Ignorance of law is not an excuse, nor is the explanation that “Everybody else is doing it”. The penalty for copyright infringement, both monetary damages and in some cases criminal liability is significant. Damages can range from $200 per infringement for an “innocent” violation to $150,000 per infringement for a willful violation. COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT IN SOME INSTANCES IS PUNISHABLE BY UP TO 5 YEARS IN PRISON.