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 not being charged for printing.
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.
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