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	Computer and Technology Services Computer Lab & Policies LexisNexis and Westlaw Hardware/Software Wireless Access Library Services Faculty Services Student Services Public Services Computer and Technology Services		*Library Home >> Computer and Technology Services >> Computer Lab & Policies* Computer Lab & Policies The Computer Lab is available to all currently enrolled law students and Law School affiliated faculty, adjunct faculty, visiting professors and scholars. Priority is given to law students and law faculty. The following policies and procedures are designed to ensure compliance with the law and to facilitate an educational environment for all users. Use of Lab computers assumes that you agree to all Lab rules and policies, and UH IT policy at www.hawaii.edu/infotech/policies/itpolicy.html. Students are also subject to the student conduct code found at www.hawaii.edu/student/conduct/. Computer Assistance Accessing lab computers, running lab-installed software. Troubleshooting all printing and printer problems. Troubleshooting network problems. Troubleshooting access problems to the Internet, email and remote databases. Computer Use 1. Workstations are assigned on a first-come first-served basis. At times, class or vendor training use may take precedence over individual use. 2. No food or drinks are allowed in the computer lab. 3. Computers that are left unattended for more than 10 minutes may be used by others. 4. Return keyboard, monitor, mouse and chair to normal position when leaving. 5. Save all your files to a disk. The Lab is not responsible for loss of data, damage or loss of personal items. 6. Do not remove any equipment or supplies from the Lab. 7. Do not attach any external devices without prior approval from Computer Lab staff. Headphones are allowed. 8. You should assume that your files and folders may be seen in the course of system or network administration duties or when troubleshooting computer problems. 9. Do not change any software preferences (desktop pattern, time, homepage location). 10. Installation and use of music and file sharing software such as, Kazaa and Imesh are prohibited in the Lab. 11. Do not create excessive noise or engage in disruptive activities. Such activities include attempts to circumvent the network, bypass system security (either locally or elsewhere on the Internet), attempts to cause denial of service on any local or other Internet computer, use of profanities, racial slurs, sexual innuendos and/or pornographic material. 12. Do not send or use viruses, Trojans, worms or other hacking software in the Lab. The Lab is not responsible for any loss or corruption of data or files resulting from use of Lab computers. 13. Report any unauthorized user in the lab to Computer and Technology Services staff. Phone: A telephone for student use is available in the Computer Lab. Printing in the Computer Lab There are two LexisNexis and two Westlaw printers in the lab.Two other printers are available for printing all other documents – word processing, email, Internet materials. Currently, students are given a print quota per academic year. After they have used up their print allocation, they will have to purchase a print/copy debit card to use with the GoPrint station in order to print. There is a debit card dispenser in the library lobby area. In order to save on paper and toner, students are asked to print on both sides of the paper and to refrain from printing whole chapters or books. TIP: When printing LexisNexis or Westlaw documents, do not use the print function in the browser (Netscape or Internet Explorer). Use the print function from within the LexisNexis or Westlaw program. Problems with the printers such as paper jams, low toner, no paper, etc should be directed to 956-4727. Requests for Computer Assistance We receive daily requests for help from staff, students and faculty. Because of the varied schedules of student tech help and the limited number of hours they can work, your requests for immediate assistance may not always be possible to fulfill. All requests for assistance should be directed to lawcts@hawaii.edu or phone 956-4727. When student techs are on duty, they will be answering all calls to 956-4727. Calls regarding the computer lab take priority over all others. Unless it is an emergency and you have an urgent deadline, we ask that you schedule an appointment for one of the computer techs to help you with your problem. Internet Use Policies The Internet provides access to a wide variety of educational, recreational, research and reference resources, many of which are not available in print. We do not monitor or control the information accessed through the Internet and cannot be held responsible for the content of the Internet. As an academic law library, access to the Internet is provided to facilitate educational research. The Internet may contain controversial or offensive material. We do not restrict access or protect persons from information found individually offensive, except as provided by law. Most of the materials on the Internet are protected by the First Amendment. However, displaying offensive images or language, or viewing or disseminating R and X rated images may constitute a form of harassment. Library patrons use the Internet at their own discretion and are expected to abide by federal, state and other laws. University of Hawaii guidelines are found at www.hawaii.edu/infotech/policies/itpolicy.html, and http://www.hawaii.edu/student/conduct/. Due to the nature of the Internet, despite its efforts, the library cannot ensure the availability, accuracy, accessibility, or even appropriateness of electronic resources. The library reserves the right to set limitations on the use of electronic resources.