Ethical Use of Moody Library
Equipment, Software, and Data
Moody Library provides
its users with access to a vast array of information resources through the use
of publicly accessible computers, software, and data. It is important for all
individuals to use those resources in an appropriate and responsible manner.
Individuals should follow the guidelines listed below whenever using any of the
library’s electronic resources in order to insure that they remain as
accessible to as many people as possible.
Persons in violation of
these policies will be referred to the Office of Student Affairs or HCU Police.
Policies
- Individuals should use Moody Library equipment for
the purposes for which it is intended: i.e., library-related research.
Children who are sixteen years of age and older may use the computers if
their parents are nearby.
- Individuals should follow published procedures
(manuals, on-screen, etc.) whenever using Moody Library hardware,
software, and data so that they can complete their work as quickly as
possible without unintentionally damaging the library’s hardware or
software.
- Individuals should minimize the impact of their work
on others; i.e., individuals should complete their computer-assisted
research as quickly and as quietly as possible so that others may begin
and finish theirs.
- Individuals must NOT attempt to install or use
personal files, or modify, in any way, library computer files.
- Users are expected to comply with the
copyright laws.
- Individuals must not use library resources for
illegal purposes. This includes downloading software in violation of
software licensing agreements.
DISCLAIMERS
- The library cannot guarantee
that downloaded programs will be virus-free or will not cause damage to
personal computers. The library cannot be held responsible for damages to
personal computers because of downloaded software.
- The library cannot guarantee
or be held responsible for the accuracy, thoroughness, timeliness, or
content of any items retrieved. Students should check with their
professors before citing any Internet source in their assignments. If
allowed, students should check with professors about preferred methods of
evaluating and documenting Internet sources.
