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Suggestions and Comments
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DATE: February 15, 2005
FROM: LIBADMN@georgiasouthern.EDU
SUBJECT: Library computing policy
An inquiry regarding use of public computers prompts us to post the following
policy:
RESPONSE:
Sometimes library computer users may view material from the Internet which may
be considered offensive to others. If a library computer user finds him/herself
is offended then (s)he may go to the nearest help desk and report the offense
to the library employee on duty. Because the library employee in most instances
cannot determine whether the offensive material is for academic purposes, the
library employee cannot ask the viewer to cease unless the viewer is a minor or
there is absolute certainty the viewing has no academic purpose. The library employee
will ask the complainant if (s)he would like to move to another computer away
from the viewer of the offensive material. If the complainant says “yes”
then the library employee will assist that person by finding an available computer
away from the offensive material being viewed. Otherwise, the viewer will be asked
to relocate to another computer and (s)he will be assisted with moving to an available
computer away from public view to ensure 1) no one is offended by the material
and 2) the viewer can continue his/her academic work.
If a library employee can determine with 100% certainty the offensive material
being viewed is not for academic purposes then the library employee reserves the
right to ask the viewer to cease. If the viewer refuses to cease then one or more
actions may be taken:
1. (s)he may be asked to leave the library with
or without campus security
2. (s)he may lose computer use privileges
3. (s)he may appear before the University Judicial
Board
4. any other action deemed necessary by the Library
Administration
More information regarding the University Computer Usage Policy can be found at
http://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/provost/policies/computeruse.html.
See also the Library’s Policy on Computer Usage.
Ann Hamilton
Associate Dean of the Library and Associate University Librarian
Office of the Dean (4th Floor)
(912) 478-5115
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