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Computer Use Policies

John Vaughan Library, Tahlequah

  • The John Vaughan Library maintains a number of computer workstations along with related hardware, software, printers, and scanners on the 1st and 2nd Floors.
  • Additionally, the Library houses two computer labs/classrooms and workstations and these may be used when the Library is open and no classes are scheduled.
  • All computer users must abide by the following:
    • Access to sites deemed obscene or pornographic is prohibited.
    • Violations of any third party’s copyright, patent, or trademark rights are prohibited.
    • Patrons will use headphones for computer audio and at reasonable volume levels.
    • Access to any data or system for which a patron is not authorized is prohibited.
    • Patrons who introduce any virus that damages a computer, data, or other systems will be charged with replacement/repair costs and will lose computer use privileges.
    • Patrons may not download websites or programs onto NSU computers.
  • All workstations require patrons to log in with their own personal, pre-assigned NSU usernames and passwords.
  • Minors (under the age of 18) who wish to use a computer must be accompanied and directly supervised by a responsible adult. This requirement does not apply to minors currently enrolled at NSU or a concurrent HS or affiliated Higher Education Programs.
  • All patrons using library computers must abide by the rules and restrictions in the Library Use Policy and NSU Computer Use Policy.

Broken Arrow Library:

  • The NSU Broken Arrow Library maintains a number of computer workstations along with related hardware, software, printers, and scanners.
  • Priority for usage is given to NSU students.
  • Minors (under the age of 18) who wish to use a computer must be accompanied and directly supervised by a responsible adult. This requirement does not apply to minors currently enrolled at NSU or a concurrent HS or affiliated Higher Education Programs.
  • Library classroom workstations may be used at any time the library is open and no classes are scheduled in that room.
  • All computer users must abide by the following:
    • Access to sites deemed obscene or pornographic by a staff member is prohibited.
    • Violations of any third party’s copyright, patent, or trademark rights are prohibited.
    • Patrons will use headphones for computer audio and at reasonable volume levels.
    • Access to any data or system for which a patron is not authorized is prohibited.
    • Patrons who knowingly introduce any virus that damages a computer, data, or other systems will be charged with replacement/repair costs and will lose computer use privileges.
    • Patrons may not download websites or programs onto NSU computers.
  • All workstations require patrons to log in with their own personal, pre-assigned NSU usernames and passwords.
  • All patrons using library computers must abide by the rules and restrictions in the Library Use Policy and NSU Computer Use Policy.