Prince George's Community College Library
Guidelines for Acceptable Computer Use

The following guidelines apply to all students, faculty, staff and county residents using the Prince George's Community College Library computers. Violation of guidelines may result in denial of access to library computing resources and may be subject to other penalties and disciplinary action.

Authorized personnel routinely monitor the activity of those using library computer resources. Users waive their rights to privacy while utilizing College technology resources. Please refer to the College’s “Acceptable Use Policy” regarding Monitoring Standards and Procedures.

By using this computer you agree to:

• Refrain from sharing of user accounts.

• Avoid developing, displaying, or sending threatening, racist, sexist, discriminatory, obscene, or harassing language and/or materials, including pornography and weapons of any type.

• Resist game playing, including computer generated and hand held games.

• Avoid use of e-mail, except for class assignments, and avoid use of chat rooms.

• Refrain from use of this computer for commercial activities and private ventures.

• Comply with copyright and proprietary database license agreements.

• Abstain from acts which incapacitate, compromise, or vandalize and violate federal and/or state laws.

• Avoid altering or attaching equipment to computer hardware and/or installing software. Flash drive/memory stick use is allowed.

• Consume food and beverages away from the computer area.

• Adhere to time limits, when imposed.

• Computers are to be used as an educational resource. The Library staff reserves the right to request identification from those who violate guidelines.