Computer Usage Policy - Fredericton

Background:

UNB Libraries provide computer resources primarily for the use of students, faculty and staff of the University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University in support of educational and research activities. Access to computer resources is a privilege. Resources must be used in accordance with UNB’s Acceptable Use of Information and Communication Technologies and related university policies. As a member of the Canadian Library Association, UNB Libraries support CLA’s position on Information and Telecommunication Access, Internet Access and CLA’s Statement on Intellectual Freedom.

Goal:

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for acceptable use of UNB Libraries’ computers and computer devices, as well as electronic resources made available through the library.

Scope

This policy applies to Library computer resources including open-area computer stations, laptops, computer-equipped teaching rooms under the administration of the UNB Libraries, and licensed electronic resources provided by the library.

This document covers:

  1. Who is covered under this policy
  2. What constitutes acceptable use
  3. What constitutes unacceptable use
  4. Consequences of policy violation

N.B. Users are responsible for assessing the quality of information used through UNB Libraries equipment or resources. Users must obey regulations applying to plagiarism as well as provisions and regulations in the Copyright Act.

Implementation

A. Coverage

  • Students, faculty and staff of the University of New Brunswick and Saint Thomas University, and members of the general public who use UNB Libraries.

B. Acceptable Use

Examples of acceptable use include the following:

  • Working on assignments
  • Conducting university-related research
  • Accessing university services available on the web
  • Accessing web-based courses
  • Accessing email

This is not a comprehensive list; it is intended for user guidance only.

C. Unacceptable Use

Examples of unacceptable use include the following:

  • Activities, which may, by design or accident, cause interference with hardware, software, or data not owned by you. Examples include installing unauthorized software or hardware, or interfering with network systems, access or equipment.
  • Behaviour which is disruptive to other users or staff, or which is contrary to UNB’s Regulations on General Conduct.
  • Unauthorized use of facilities for personal or corporate gain.

This is not a comprehensive list; it is intended for user guidance only.

D. Sanctions:

Failure to abide by this policy may result in disciplinary measures including, but not limited to, suspension of library and computing privileges.

Effective:

This policy replaces UNB Libraries’ Computing Privileges Policy and was approved by the Library Board on April 29, 2006 to come into force immediately.

Send comments to library@unb.ca
Rev. April, 2006