Electronic Services Access Policy

The computers in the library are primarily to be used by the UNH community for library research and study.  Each computer has the Microsoft Office Suite, SPSS, and Internet connectivity to the campus network.  Anyone using the library computers for other purposes may be asked to give up the workstation to someone waiting to do research. Library staff provide basic assistance with the word processing and other software programs such as MS Word, Excel and Blackboard that are available on library workstations.  However, our primary service focus is on assistance with academic and library research.  The computer labs at Echlin Hall, Buckman Hall, the Center for Learning Resources, and elsewhere on campus, provide more expert assistance with computer software.

Eligible Users

University of New Haven currently registered students, faculty and staff members have priority in using library computer workstations. You will need to log onto the computer with your UNH e-mail account name and password.  You may be asked to show a current UNH ID card. 

Alumni and other patrons 18 years of age and over may use the workstations to access CD-ROM and Federal Depository Library materials on the Internet. We also provide on-site users access to the databases provided by the State, through iCONN, the Connecticut Digital Library.  Please ask the Librarian at the Information Desk for assistance in logging onto the computer.  Please be prepared to show a current picture ID card, such as a driver's license, valid school ID, or passport.  You will be asked to complete a sign-in sheet.  As long as a computer is not needed by a UNH student, faculty, or staff member, alumni and other patrons will be accommodated.

Printing

Printouts are free of charge to currently enrolled students, faculty and staff of the University of New Haven.  You will need to swipe your UNH ID card to release printouts at the computer dedicated to the print management system.

There is a $.10 per page charge to all other patrons.  Printouts can be paid for and retrieved at the Circulation Desk.

We encourage downloading information onto CD-R discs or flash drives, or e-mailing results to your accounts.  CD-RWs are available at the Circulation Desk for  $1.00 apiece. 

Headphones 

Headphones to use with the computers are available at the Circulation Desk.  Students can charge-out a pair for use in the Library.  Headphones for purchase are available for $1.00 apiece. 

Computer Usage

All files are automatically deleted from the system and network hard drives of the library computers every night after closing. 

Computers automatically shut down 5 minutes prior to the Library's closing time. 

The Library reserves the right to impose time limitations on the use of Library computing resources. 

Because of the high demand for computers in the MKP Library, we ask all users who wish to leave for more than 15 minutes to log off the computers to make them available for others.  Any computer left logged on and vacant for more than 15 minutes may be rebooted.

Please do not leave personal belongings unattended at any time. 

The Library assumes no responsibility for damages arising from the use of its computer and network operations. 

UNH Acceptable Computer and Network Usage Policy

Use of library computers is governed by the University’s policy on use of network resources.  The "University of New Haven Acceptable Computer and Network Usage Policy" is duplicated below.  Violations of any of the policies outlined on this page can result in loss of all University computing privileges.

 Any Questions?  Ask at the Information Desk, call us at 203-932-7189, or email us.

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