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Building and Computer Use Policies
Computer Workstations Policies
Building Policies
Policy on Unattended Children in the
Libraries
Cell Phone Policy
Computer Workstation
Policies
Full Internet access at Library workstations is available to WSU students, faculty and staff through their campus computing accounts. Visitors requiring access to electronic library resources can request a one-day Library Guest Computer Account at the CaTS help desk on the 2nd floor of the Dunbar Library or at the Fordham Health Sciences Library circulation desk in the Medical Sciences Bldg.
Library workstations are provided for searching, retrieving,
viewing, printing, or downloading resources for educational
purposes -- not for activities such as games. All use
of library workstations must comply with University policies,
Library and OhioLINK policies, and federal, state, and
local regulations and statutes that apply. Internet activity
is logged in order to trace illegal activity as necessary.
University Policies for Computer Use
Building Use
Policies
June 28, 1995: Revised 3/7/96, 12/30/96,
4/30/98, 12/17/98, 8/28/00, 7/29/02
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General Policies
- These guidelines govern the use of public areas only
in the Paul Laurence Dunbar Library and the Fordham Health
Sciences Library.
- The University Librarian, an Associate University Librarian
or Director, or his/her appropriate designee may authorize
exceptions to these guidelines.
General Policies for the Use of Public Areas
- Public areas and rooms in the University Libraries are
available for the use of all library users (faculty, students,
staff, and general public).
- The primary use of all public areas is for quiet individual
study except for work areas such as public service points
or areas designated by signs as "group study."
- Cell phone ringers must be turned off and no cell phone
conversations are permitted in quiet study areas.
- Acceptable use of food and drink in the Libraries is
defined by the Libraries' Drink and Snack Policy. http://www.libraries.wright.edu/about/use/food.html
- Tobacco products are not permitted in the University
Libraries.
- Animals, except for trained/certified assistance dogs,
are not permitted in the University Libraries.
- Special arrangements with the Associate University Librarians
should be made in advance for visiting groups and special
activities.
General Policies for the Use of Rooms
- Rooms usually are available only for individual study
or for use of the collections housed in such rooms.
- Rooms generally are not available for meetings (scheduled
or unscheduled) unless otherwise specified in these guidelines
or approved by the University Librarian or designee.
- Rooms that house circulating collections normally are
unavailable for group study or meetings.
Building-Specific Guidelines
Paul Laurence Dunbar Library
The general guidelines above govern the use of the following
areas or rooms: main atrium (2nd floor); African-American
Reading Room (Room 216); Current Periodicals& Media
Collection Room; general stack and study areas (2nd, 3rd
and 4th floors).
In addition to the general rules above, the following
special rules apply:
First Floor Reading Room (Room 105). This room
is available for group study by groups of up to ten
individuals. This is the only area of the library that
is available for unscheduled student group study. Upon
approval by the University Librarian, scheduling of
this room is possible for occasions of significance
to the Libraries or the University.
Reference Area Workstations. These clusters
are available on a first-come, first-served basis. These
clusters may occasionally be reserved for instructional
purposes by the Reference and Instruction staff.
Training Center A (Room 241/242) Workstations.
When the training center is not in use for classes,
it is available for independent use by WSU faculty,
staff, and students as overflow from the Reference area
workstations for quiet, independent use.
Training Center A (Room 241/242), Training Center
B (Room 215), & Instructional Center (Room 315).
Use of the facility is limited to instructional sessions
or presentations conducted by personnel from the University
Libraries, Computing and Telecommunications Services,
or the Center for Teaching and Learning. All scheduling
of the facility will be handled by a secretary in the
University Libraries Administrative Office (x-3541,
Room 126). Conflicts in proposed schedules will be resolved
by the Dunbar Head of Reference and Instruction and
the CaTS Training Coordinator. (For procedures, see
"Guidelines for the Use of the Training Center,"
on file in the University Libraries Administrative Office.)
Special Collections and Archives (Wright Brothers
Reading Room [Room 402]). This room is available
for research using materials housed in the special collections
of the libraries. A library staff member must be present
whenever the rooms are in use. Applications for scheduled
special use of the room are accepted as time and space
permit.
Fordham Health Sciences Library
The primary clientele of the Fordham Health Sciences
Library are those affiliated with the WSU School of Medicine,
College of Nursing and Health, School of Professional
Psychology, and faculty and graduate students of the matrix
departments of the College of Science and Mathematics.
FHSL also is open to anyone who needs access to the research
collections of the Library. Study space is largely intended
for students from the primary clientele.
The general guidelines govern the use of the following
areas or rooms: reference area and current periodicals
(1st floor); general stack areas (2nd floor); and general
study areas on all floors.
In addition to the general rules above, the following
special rules apply:
Reference Area Workstations (first floor).
These clusters are available on a first-come, first-served
basis. These clusters may occasionally be reserved for
instructional purposes by the Reference and Instruction
staff.
Audiovisual Area (first floor). Equipment is
available in this area for individual use of the library's
audiovisual collection.
Group Study Rooms (lower level). These rooms
are available for groups or individuals. Groups have
priority over individuals, and FHSL primary clientle
have priority over non-primary clientele. The rooms
must be checked out at the Circulation Desk with a valid
WSU ID. Each room user must sign the "Study Room
Use Agreement" and adhere to those policies.
Conference Room 125D (first floor). This room
can be reserved through the Circulation Desk up to one
week in advance for use by groups of primary clientele
(minimum of 6 people, maximum of 12). Maximum reservation
time is three hours. The room will be held for the group
making the reservation for no more than 15 minutes after
the scheduled time; after that it will be available
for other groups to use. Groups without prior reservation
can use the room if the desired time is not previously
scheduled on the calendar.
History of Medicine Room (2nd floor). This
room can be reserved in advance for meetings or library
classes of 10-25 people. Reservations are made through
the Library's Administrative Office (125E). When not
needed for groups, the room is used as a silent study
area.
Special Collections and Archives (lower level).
The Reading Room is provided for researchers using materials
housed in the special collections of the library, including
rare books. A library staff member must be present whenever
the room is in use. The room is available by appointment
only.
After Hours Study Area (039 Med. Sci. Bldg.).
- Access is available only to current School of
Medicine students.
- Each person must enter and leave the area using
his/her own ID card. Holding or propping open the
door to allow entrance by others is not permitted,
and may be cause for removal of access privilages.
- The room will be closed for in-library use 15
minutes prior to the building closing for regular
building hours. No one may stay in the area or leave
belongings in the area during this period. Users
must exit the library through the first floor door.
Those who wish to use the After Hours Study Area
must re-enter the Room through the door in the basement.
- Library materials brought into this area for after-hours
use must be checked out at the first floor Circulation
Desk before the Library closes.
- Study Rooms D through H will be available for
use after regular library hours with an ID card.
These rooms may not be reserved in advance. Higher
priority for use of these rooms is given to groups
than to individuals.
- Neither food nor drink are permitted in the After-Hours
Room at any time.
- Recorded users may be held responsible for damage
to the area, furniture or equipment.
- The After Hours Study Area is available:
| Sun |
midnight - 1:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. - midnight |
| Mon.-Thurs. |
midnight - 8:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. - midnight |
| Fri. |
midnight - 8:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. - midnight |
| Sat. |
midnight - 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. - midnight |
| Holiday and break times may
vary. |
Policy on Unattended Children in
the Libraries
The Wright State University Libraries welcome children
who are accompanied and supervised by a parent or adult
caregiver. The supervision, safety and security of children
are the responsibility of the parent or adult caregiver.
The Library assumes no responsibility for the safety and
supervision of children left unattended. The Wright State University Police Department may be notified if children are left in the library
unaccompanied by an adult.
Please note the following:
- Children, ages 14 or younger, must be under the direct supervision of a parent or an adult caregiver at all times while in the library.
- Parents or other adult caregivers must monitor all activities and behavior of their children while they are in the library. They are also responsible for any damage to property done by the child. Parents will be asked to remove children from the library who exhibit disruptive behavior.
- Library computers are intended for research and the completing of course assignments; they are not intended as diversionary or entertaining devices for children.
Cell Phone Policy
Many people come to the library seeking a quiet place to read and study. Please be courteous by observing the following cell phone guidelines:
- Turn cell phone ringers off or set to vibrate while in the library.
- Use cell phones only in designated areas. These include:
- Dunbar Library: First floor, enclosed stairwell, and “Cell Phone Zones” near restrooms on 2nd and 3rd floors
- Fordham Library: First floor group study room and lower level group study rooms
- Speak in a quiet voice when using a cell phone in designated areas.
- Cell phone use is prohibited in all other public areas of the libraries.
Patrons not adhering to the policy may be asked to leave the library. |
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