“The student who is successful will be able to manage information.”
Every institution and its departments must develop specific policies that cover functions and procedures within those groups. Below you will find information relating to the policies of the Surry Community College LRC.
Borrowing
Check Acceptance Policy
DVD Loan Policy & Fees
Fines & Fees Charges
Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy
Interlibrary Loan Policy
- Students may check out up to six items (This can include 1 videotape and/or 2 CDs or DVDs.)
- Non-students may check out up to three items.
- Books check out for 2 weeks & can be renewed twice.
- Videotapes check out overnight with 1 renewal.
- CDs & DVDs checkout for 2 weeks with no renewals.
- Telecourse tapes checkout for 2 days with no renewal.
A check or draft shall only be accepted under the following conditions:
- The name & address of the check passer is written or printed on the check or draft.
- At the time of acceptance, the check passer is identified by means of a driver's license, a special identification card, or other reliable identification card containing a photograph & mailing address of the check passer.
- The affiant writes the check passer's license number or identification card number & telephone number on the check or draft.
- The check passer has either a North Carolina or Virginia address and driver's license.
POLICY
- Only regular SCC students may check out videos (also SCC faculty/staff).
- Limit = 2 DVDs
- 1 week checkout limit - NO RENEWALS
- Policy & fees also apply to faculty & staff
- Holds may be placed on titles in the Online Catalog but expire 2 days after notification that the title is available for checkout.
FEES
- 50¢/ title
- Fines = $ 2.00 / each day late
- Damage fees up to replacement cost.
Fines are charged for materials which are returned after the due date. Books currently have a 3-day grace period allowed for renewals only.
- Overdue books - 10¢
- Overdue CDs & DVDs - 25¢
- Overdue videos - $ 2.00
- Overdue telecourses - $ 10.00
- Replacement charges - Price of the book + $ 10.00 processing fee + accrued fines
Access to electronic systems is a privilege that is granted by Surry Community College and comes with a responsibility to respect the rights of other users and the rights of the college at all times. It is the policy of the College that the facilities and equipment be used ethically and legally, in accordance with applicable licenses and contracts, and according to their intended use for educational purposes in support of the college's mission and goals.
All technology equipment, data and records are considered the property of Surry Community College, and their use may be monitored as a means to ensure their proper and effective use. Users should be aware that seemingly private computer records may be subject to public disclosure. It is unacceptable use of the College communication system if users connect non-college owned computers -- laptops,desktop, or other non-college owned peripheral devices to the LAN except in public wireless access areas.
North Carolina criminal statutes outlaw certain computer-related conduct, including unauthorized access or use of another person's computer, computer system, or computer network to (1) commit fraud or obtain property under false pretenses; (2) cause comuter-related damage; or (3) alter, disable, delete, or copy computer data.
It is also a crime to send (or allow to be sent) electronic communications that (1) threaten harm to a person or property; (2) are sent, repeatedly, for the purpose of "abusing, annoying, threatening, terrifying, harassing, or embarrassing any person," or (3) contain any false statement "concerning death, injury, illness, disfigurement, indecent conduct, or criminal conduct with the intent to abuse, annoy, threaten, terrify, harass, or embarrass." Educational institutions or officials who are victimizd by such conduct, therefore, may file criminal charges against perpetrators of such crimes, and may recover damages through civil actions.
According to state law, examples of specific activities not permitted on college-owned equipment include:
- Damaging electronic components, computers, computer systems, or networks, including knowingly transferring viruses;
- Violating the rights or any person protected by copyright, trade secret, patent, or other intellectual property laws, including, but not limited to, the installation or distribution of “pirated” or other software products that are not appropriately licensed for use by the College;
- Using the network for commercial, political or any unlawful purposes;
- Trespassing in others’ files, folders or storage areas of any kind or using others’ passwords;
- Sending or displaying offensive messages, pictures or materials;
- Using obscene language, or sending/posting any harassing, abusive, libelous, or obscene materials, or assisting in any similar activities;
- Connecting to inappropriate Internet sites, such as pornography, hate groups, and other similar sites.
Electronic information systems include, but are not limited to, terminals, computers, computer peripherals, communication devices, content management systems, telephones and telecommunications equipment, fax machines, computer data networks, video equipment, tapes or video networks, photocopying machines, computer software, supporting documentation, supplies, storage media, support facilities and energy sources. Electronic systems are limited to those leased, rented, owned by, or loaned to the College wherever located.
Users of Surry's electronic services are expected to abide by the following policies. Violation of this policy should be reported to the appropriate area supervisor. Violations may result in suspension of privileges to access the information technology involved, initiation of college disciplinary procedures, or in certain cases, criminal prosecution under federal or state law. Before attempting any activity about which you are in doubt, or if you have questions about this policy, consult [the Library Staff or Instructors], your local area supervisor, dean or vice-president.
Approved by the Board of Trustees on 8/13/07