Concordia University Wisconsin: Library Public Computer Acceptable Use Policy

August 2000

The primary goal of the Rincker Memorial Library is to provide information and resource materials to the students, faculty and staff of Concordia University Wisconsin as they develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the church and the world.

Rincker Memorial Library public access computers are available for research and educational purposes only. Members of local communities may use the computers for research and educational purposes, although preference may be given to campus community members. All users of the public access computers in the Rincker Memorial Library should comply with the following conditions:

• The Library prohibits the use of public access computers for e-mail, games, chat, financial transactions or other recreational use.
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• Library public access computers may not be used to view or transmit any indecent or obscene materials. The viewing of indecent materials in the Library is considered a case of sexual harassment and a violation of the Student Conduct Code, subject to the University disciplinary process.
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• The Library reserves the right to restrict access to, and/or impose time limitations on the use of public access computers.
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• The Library prohibits unauthorized installation of any software on public access computers.
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• The Library prohibits modification or destruction of Library hardware, software or data including display and desktop configurations.
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• The Library prohibits unauthorized access to computing resources or accounts, or attempted evasion of system and network security measures.
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• The Library is not responsible for damage, direct or indirect, arising from the use of its computer and network facilities.
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• The Library is not responsible for minors’ Internet use or for information accessed by minors. Supervision of minors is the responsibility of the parent or guardian.
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• The Library prohibits violation of state or federal law, including copyright laws and software licensing agreements.
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• Library staff reserves the right to monitor the use of public access computers and may contact Campus Security to report non-compliance with the Library’s Acceptable Use Policy.

Section 1.80q of the 1999-2000 Student Handbook: Theft or other abuse of computer time including, but not limited to; unauthorized entry into a file to use, read or change the contents, or for any other purpose; unauthorized transfer of a file; unauthorized use of another individual’s identification and password; use of computing facilities to interfere with the work of another student, faculty member, or University official; use of computing facilities to send obscene or abusive messages; the sending or causing to receive obscene or pornographic drawings, images, photographs, or the like; use of computing facilities to interfere with normal operation of the University computing system. (C~E)