ERIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
LRC INTERNET USE POLICY
The networked personal computers available in the three libraries of Erie Community College are intended for educational use by ECC students. Students have first use rights to these terminals. ECC faculty and staff may also use these terminals when there is space available.
The mission of the ECC libraries is to “provide recorded information to facilitate and support instruction and lifelong learning…in response to the needs of students, faculty, and staff.” In conjunction with this, the libraries are a place for all points of view and adhere to the principles of intellectual freedom as expressed in the Library Bill of Rights formulated by the America Library Association. While the library staff does not monitor or control sites that students choose to access, it is expected the patrons will do nothing to offend others and will take advantage of the opportunity to search the wide range of valuable information available on the World Wide Web. In addition, the libraries are not responsible for the content or accuracy of sites on the Web. If a patron finds material offensive, we recommend that s/he contact the original producer or distributor directly.
Each campus library will have flexibility in implementing specific procedures. At peak times, time limits may be imposed as the library staff sees fit. The time limit can vary, depending on the student needs. Sign-in sheets may be provided.
Approved by the Erie Community College Board of Trustees 12/16/98