Los Medanos College - Computer Lab Policy

Lab Access and Usage

1) Priority use is for LMC-related coursework and college-related business.

1) Public usage of computers is limited to those in the Information Common area in the Library.

2) Currently enrolled students are eligible to use all computer labs on campus. Proof of LMC ID will be required.

3) Priority use is for LMC-related coursework. Personal or personal business use is permitted only when computers are not being used for LMC-related coursework.

4) Sign-in and sign-out when using the lab.

5) There is a 2-hour time limit when others are waiting. An unattended computer station for more than 10 minutes will be re-assigned.

6) Lab equipment should be used with proper care. Do not damage or misuse the equipment in any manner will result in penalties and/or discipline actions.

7) Check the lab calendar or bulletin board for special notices. Lab may be closed during certain times for tests, lab maintenance or seminars.

8) No food or beverage is allowed inside the lab at any time.

9) CCCCD’s Acceptable Technology Use Policy (http://www.4cd.net/policies_procedures/BUSINESS/FIN10_06.PDF) specifically prohibits the use of District computers in “attempting to defraud another, threatening physical harm to another, procuring or distributing obscene material in any form, or unlawfully harassing another”. Violations of the District’s Acceptable Technology Use policy will be reported and handled through the proper channels.

10) Minor children, accompanied or unaccompanied, are not permitted in the computer labs.

Lab Help

11) Lab staff is available for general guidance in computer usage.

Software Usage

12) Software provided by LMC can only be used in the lab. Copying, deleting or modifying the software/computer-setup is strictly prohibited.

13) All your documents must be saved onto your own removable media. You are responsible for the files on your own storage media.