The William Van O'Connor Library

Computer Use Policies

The O'Connor Library computer is set up to help patrons locate sources.  Use the computer catalogue to identify sources held in the library, or check the University Library website to see if that library has a source you need.  For tips on how to search the library computer catalogue, go to Using the Computer Catalogue.

Computer Access

We have only the one computer, and it is important to make that resource accessible to patrons who need to search the computer catalogue for specific sources.  Use of the computer for e-mail or web-surfing, while not prohibited, should be strictly limited.  Always be prepared to yield the computer chair to the librarian or to a patron  who has come to the library for the purposes of library research.  Patrons needing to search through the computer catalogue should know that the computer is there for their use; if an e-mailer or web-surfer does not volunteer to move, please let that person know you need access to the computer catalogue.  Don't be shy about asking the librarian to allow you access to the computer; let her know what you need to look for and she'll help you with your search!

Avoiding Computer Monopolization

Please do not use the library computer to write papers.  The library may seem a quiet, contemplative place to compose, but monopolizing the computer for this purpose means that the computer is not available to perform its important library functions.  Go to the graduate student computer lab on the second floor, use the computer in your very own office, or work in one of the other computer labs across campus.

Keeping the Computer Uncluttered

The O'Connor Library staff and the English Department are not responsible for the saving of any documents composed on or downloaded to the library computer.  Documents unrelated to library business that are stored on the library computer may be deleted immediately and without warning.

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