The following policies establish usage regulations, print access, and fundamental security concerns as far as computer use throughout the library’s main floor are concerned. Policies for computers in the Center for Student Success (CSS), located on the library’s second floor, may vary. Potential users of those computers should contact CSS staff for those policies. Users who wish to use the computer classrooms on the Lower Level should contact the IT staff for policies specific to those computers.
Each of the desktop computer workstations is available on a first come, first served basis. The same goes for our shared screen collaborative area. Students may also borrow one of the laptops available for check out at the Circulation Desk for three (3) hours per transaction. In order to borrow a laptop, students must present a valid Elms College Campus ID.
Public guests and patrons will be accommodated at any one of the desktop computers located adjacent to the elevator. Public guests and patrons must ask a library staff member to log them in.
Printing and photocopying are $.10 per page. Scan to email is free of charge. Payments are made at the printing station using a valid Elms College Campus ID. Printing is only available from an Elms College network computer, and only available through an Elms College profile; public guests and patrons do not have the ability to print.
Funds may be added to an Elms College print account through the Student Accounts Office.
Users must safeguard their computer and printing profiles by logging out of either when they’ve completed their session. In addition, patrons must not leave personal items at computer workstations unattended. The library is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items, or for changes made to profiles or drives left logged in.