Internet Use Policies
University Statement of Responsibility
California State University, Fresno supports academic freedom and the free exchange of ideas, in conformity with federal and state law. The content of personal home pages on the Internet is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily reflect policies or opinions of the university. It is unlawful to affix the university seal to any material without prior approval from the university.
Madden Library Internet Services Policy
The Library provides public computer workstations for access to Library
collections and for the identification and use of other information
resources by Fresno State students, faculty, staff and the general
public in support of the research and teaching mission of the
University.
At time of high demand, persons may be asked to relinquish
a workstation for priority uses or users, and time limits may be
enforced. Priority use of most Library public workstations is given to
those engaged in research or course-related activities and to
University users. Priorities may vary in some Library units: for
example, anyone researching government information has priority use of
the public workstations in Government Documents.
The Library upholds the principles of intellectual freedom as stated in the American Library Association's Intellectual Freedom Principles for Academic Libraries
[http://www.lib.csufresno.edu/libraryinformation/acrl.html]. The
Library does not control, filter, or verify information available over
the Internet and is not responsible for its content. As with other
Library resources, monitoring a minor's use of Internet resources is
the responsibility of parents or legal guardians.
U.S. copyright law and contractual license agreements
govern the access, use and reproduction of many electronic resources
that the Library makes available to its users. Electronic resources
available through licensing agreements are for noncommercial use by
students, faculty, staff and onsite users for education or research.
Individuals are expected to use public workstations
responsibly and in compliance with state and federal law and University
and Library policies. Users must not infringe on the rights or privacy
of others or the integrity of the computer system. The Library may deny
access to those violating this policy and violators may be subject to
appropriate disciplinary or legal action.
The following are examples of unacceptable use:
- Downloading or installing files or software to hard drives.
- Deliberately altering any files or modifying the configuration of any Library workstation or peripheral.
- Violating Library computer security or network integrity, including attempts to bypass network security, obtain passwords, share passwords with others, or the unauthorized use of passwords.
- Destroying or damaging computer equipment or removing any part of Library computer workstations.
- Connecting personal computers, laptops, or other devices to the Library network except via the wireless network provided for such use.
Related Policies
General Policies on University Computer Resources (APM 622)
Henry Madden Library Copyright Policy
Henry Madden Library Privacy Policy
Henry Madden Library Code of Conduct
If you have any problems, call the Library Systems Office at 278-6528
or the Library Reference Desk at 278-2174 during the evenings and weekends.
Please send comments and inquiries to:
Dave Tyckoson
Henry Madden Library
California State University, Fresno
