EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK

 Using computing resources to engage in conduct which interferes with others’ use of shared computer re sources and/or the activities of other users  Using the network for commercial or profit-making purposes  Knowingly acting in a manner that will disrupt normal operations or the network  Disruptive e-mail behaviors (as noted previously)  In particular, game playing is not permitted. Priorities  Use of computer facilities (including web and email use) for scholarly communication, academic work, and research takes precedence over other uses.  Those using computer facilities for other than scholarly communication, academic work, and research will surrender their seats to others upon request. Other printing guidelines.  Due to the high volume of use, by pass printing, or the use of specialized paper, is not permitted on the shared Library HP LaserJet series printers. A stand-alone printer has been designated for all specialized printing jobs (e.g. resumes on specialized paper).  No output should be printed for profit.  Single copies of non-profit campus-related materials may be printed; multiple copies are to be generated using photocopying facilities. Viruses and System Failures.  Individual users should take significant measures (e.g. regularly updated home anti-virus software) to ensure that personal storage devices (e.g. flash drives, etc.) are not infecting institutional computers.  Although IT staff take reasonable precautions to safeguard the network and maintain regular backup procedures, they cannot be held accountable for unauthorized access by other users, nor can they guarantee protection against media failure, fire, floods, hackers, viruses, etc. Harassment.  Using computers or networks to harass, abuse or intimidate another person is prohibited.  Users are not to display images, sounds or messages that could create an atmosphere of discomfort or harassment for others. Food and drink are prohibited in public access computing areas. System Responsibilities for User Accounts:

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