Computer-Use Policy

The library adheres to the Fullerton College Academic Computing Technologies’ Acceptable Use Policy. Library computers are for academic purposes related to Fullerton College.

• Playing games, using social media for recreational purposes, and viewing inappropriate material are not allowed on library computers.
• There is a one-hour time limit at the research stations east of the reference desk and a ten-minute time limit at the e-mail express computers near the library entry.
• No software may be installed on library computers. Students needing to install textbook software or CDs should use the campus computer labs.
• No DVD viewing on library computers. Please use library TV/DVD units.
• Headsets must be used for sound files.
• Student IDs will be recorded for students who violate policy. Subsequent violations will result in referral to the dean for disciplinary action.
• Users making reproductions of copyrighted material in violation of the U.S. copyright law (Title 17 U.S. Code) are liable for infringement.

Research Computers: Located on the first floor near the reference desk are one-hour-use computers designated for research only. No software is installed on these Internet-only computers. Two computers are dedicated to adaptive use. Priority for these terminals is for disabled persons. Four rows of computers are restricted to student use and require a student login. One row of computers is restricted to the library website and do not require a student log-in.

Laptops: Laptops available for check-out at reserve desk. All laptops include MS Office suite. Restricted to student use, the laptops require student log-in for Wi-Fi access.

Computer Commons: Located behind the first floor photocopy center. Expressly for research and writing. Computers include MS Office suite. Restricted to student use. Student log-in required.

10-minute Online Express Computers: Located on the column countertops in the lobby. Users may access the Internet and MS Office. Computers time-out after 10 minutes. These computers are restricted to student use and require a student log-in.

Catalog Computers: Dedicated to locating library books, periodicals, and media. Located in the reference shelving and interspersed throughout the second floor of the library. Restricted to the library website. Student log-in not required.