Guidelines for Computer Use in the Library

UW Colleges Computing Usage Guidelines: "The use of computing and networking resources is primarily for purposes related to the University's mission of education, research, and public service." UW-Baraboo/Sauk County students and faculty doing class work and research always have first priority for computer use.

Individuals currently not enrolled at UW-Baraboo/Sauk County or collaborative degree students are welcome to use the library computers, but they must adhere to all established usage policies. These individuals may be asked to vacate a computer at any time, as necessary, in order to make equipment or software available for UW-araboo/Sauk County or collaborative degree students. (See Community Access to Library Computers Policy.)

For personal computer use (such as game playing, chatting, personal business transactions), please contact your local public library.

Students and non-students should respectfully limit their use of the computers for non-course related internet "surfing", extended email sessions, and other personal or "entertainment" activities, particularly during times of heavy demand for the computers. Anybody engaging in these activities may be asked to vacate a computer at any time, as necessary, in order to make equipment or software available for students who need to complete course assignments.

Users may not download, install, remove, or alter software or configuration of the computers in any way. This includes downloading/installation of browser plugins, instant messenger clients, etc. Non-students are referred to off-campus resources in order to accomplish any functions that cannot be completed with the software presently installed on the campus computers.

Individuals who do not comply with these guidelines will, at a minimum, be asked to leave the computers and/or library. Repeated failure to follow the guidelines will, at a minimum, result in loss of computer and/or library privileges.

Wireless Access-The UW-Baraboo/Sauk County library does have a wireless network. Your computer will need to be configured by a member of the IT staff before you will be able to access the network. We do not guarantee that someone will be available when you arrive.