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1.
BORROWING SERVICES POLICY
The library has materials that cannot
circulate namely periodicals, reserved materials, reference materials,
Africana materials and non print materials.
2.
LIBRARY USERS POLICY
The library users are identified as being:
The policy, on the library users is included
in the rules and regulations of the library.
3.
INTER LIBRARY SERVICES POLICY
The [library rules and regulations]
demonstrates how the interlibrary services policy facilitates the
reciprocity of services between Bishop McCauley Memorial Library and
other libraries.
4.
INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) POLICY
Herein are the policy guidelines to be
observed to the letter. Failure to adhere to the same contents will
lead to disciplinary action.
1.The library computer
services are available to the users in the contents of this policy. In
addition the services are available during hours when the library is
open, subject to periodic maintenance.
2. The staff will always
assist the users in the due process of accessing information.
3.The user community is
allowed to use the computers for a specific period of time - pending
renewable if none is on the queue waiting
4. The computers are for
accessing information for research purposes only. In regard to this any
misuse to the same will result in loss of one’s computer
privileges. While using the computer one should not infringe upon the
rights of others. Attempts to degrade, disrupt or vandalize the
equipment, software, materials or data or those of any other user of
the computer system or other networks connected to the system is
prohibited. This prohibition includes attempts to gain unauthorized
access to restricted information, changing the computer settings,
accounts or files, networks, or deliberately creating or propagating
computerized viruses or worms.
5. The management
reserves the right to require all prospective users to attend an
orientation session as a condition to access the computer stations.
Orientation will include training in the use of software and hardware,
and guidelines for the responsible care of the equipment.
6. Any user found to be
sending or receiving inappropriate materials, (i.e. un-educational,
instant messages, e-mobile) will be dealt with in accordance with the
governing policy guidelines. Unacceptable use that is illegal may
result in disciplinary action.
7. Text handling
services like word processing, typesetting etc are highly prohibited.
8. In conjunction to the
above users are supposed to understand the undermentioned rules in
regard to Internet information services.
9. The services are for
research purposes only. Therefore sending or displaying uneducational
or disruptive information/messages, files or images is highly
prohibited.
10. The Internet is meant to be used for the
intended purpose. Thus Internet services are not for personal profit,
private, political or commercial purposes.
11. While using the Internet you should not
engage in any technical work like changing or adding files to the
network or hard drive.
12. Users are adviced not to engage on any
downloading of files/programs such as streaming radio, TV, DVD or video
clips.
13. Playing games or music from any Internet
site is not allowed at all.
14. Likewise displaying any images, sound or
text, leading to a situation of creating an atmosphere of discomfort or
harassment for others is highly prohibited. Harassment is persistently
acting in a manner that distresses or annoys another person. If a user
is told by a person to stop sending those messages, they must stop.
15. While accessing Internet information
services you should adhere to intellectual property laws, and security
restrictions. No plagiarism.
16. Access to Internet information services
is for authorized users only. In this regard no hacking and other
unlawful associated activities are allowed.
17. All Internet information service users
have equal access time. Thus users are informed not to extend periods
of time usage.
18. Electronic means of communication such
as electronic mail, electronic mobile and instant messaging is not
allowed at all.
19. Internet chat channels (read Yahoo!) are
highly prohibited.
20. Personal software programs are not
allowed to be used in any of the computers.
21. Internet users are not allowed to use
disks at all while using the computers. In regard to this users are
allowed to print their work at no charge. However once the appropriate
software programs for anti-virus are put in place, then we can allow
the use of diskettes.
22. In accessing the Netware one needs to
log in first before connecting to the Internet. This is meant to allow
only authorized users to access the Internet.
23. Lastly note this golden policy that the
library establishment “accounts on you personally and
professionally” in protecting the available resources.
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