COMPUTER
AND ELECTRONIC RESOURCES USE POLICY
The
computer and networking facilities in the library
are provided to support the educational and
curriculum-related research needs of VVC
students, faculty, and staff. It is the objective
of the library to maintain an atmosphere
of constructive learning, academic freedom,
and proper asset management and control.
In order to meet this objective, each user
is responsible for the use of the computing
resources in an effective, efficient, ethical,
and lawful manner within the following guidelines:
GIFTS
AND DONATIONS
The
VVC Library accepts donation of books
and periodicals that meet our regular
selection criteria for supporting the curriculum.
The
criteria includes such factors as
subject
matter, copyright date, and condition
of the items. Upon acceptance, the gift
becomes property of the VVC Library. If
the library
decides not to add the gift to our collection,
it will usually be sold in the annual
book sale of which all proceeds go toward
purchasing
new materials.
Donors
will receive a "Receipt of Non-Cash Gifts"
from the VVC District Foundation in acknowledgement
of the gift. Appraisal
of the monetary value of the gift for tax
purposes
is the responsibility of the donor.
NOISE
IN THE LIBRARY
The
library has an obligation to maintain
an environment that provides a place for
quiet concentration and study for student,
faculty, and other users. Library visitors
whose behavior disrupts this environment
may be asked to leave the building. Examples
of inappropriate behaviors include prolonged
and loud conversations in the quiet study
areas, using cell phones, playing CD and
other audio players with the volume loud
enough to disturb others, and noisy group
study in open study areas. Group study
rooms are available and can be reserved
at the
Circulation
Desk.
If
you wish to report excessive noise, contact
a member of the library staff on the upper
floor.
FOOD
AND DRINK IN THE LIBRARY
The
library is a public space that is shared
by members of the college and the community.
In an attempt to keep the building clean,
sanitary, and
pest-free for all users,
food
and drink
are
not allowed anywhere in the building.
This includes the classrooms on the upper
and
lower floors. The only exception to this
policy are drinks that are in spill-proof
containers with twist-off or other secure
lids.
Any
person violating this policy will be asked
to take their food and drink outside or put
it away. Anyone refusing to follow this policy
will be asked to leave the library.
CHILDREN
IN THE LIBRARY
Unlike
a public library, the VVC Library is geared
to the use of college-students and
other
adults. Since the library wishes to provide
an atmosphere conducive to study and research,
parents or guardians of children who cause
disturbances by crying, running, or making
excessive noise will be asked to take their
children outside.
Under
no circumstances are children allowed in
the library without the supervision of
an accompanying
parent or adult guardian. This
also applies to children of parents or
guardians who are taking classes that
meet
in the library. Because the library is
a public space, the concern is for the
safety
of
the children.
