Campus Computing Policy

Policy governing access to and use of CSULB computing resources.

Disclaimer

The use and operation of CSULB computing facilities is subject to the following disclaimer.

Open Access Computer Lab Policy

Policy governing access to and use of the Student Open Access Computer Lab in the Horn Center.

Printing Policy

Computer Lab printing policy.

Open Access Computer Lab Policy

Patrons of the Student Open Access Computer Lab must agree to the guidelines of the policy governing access to the use of CSULB computing resources. Refer to Campus Computing Policy.


Prior to checking out a computer, patrons must sign in at the SignUp stations. Please view our on-line software list for software availability on different platforms.

Alumni access is available in the University Library Spidell Technology Center.

Computer Consultants are available to help students. Assistance provided by consultants is limited to the computer and software installed lab computers. Lab handouts are available at the service desk. Software manuals are available for check out with a photo ID at the service desk.

Patrons can save their documents on their own media or in the workspace area of the computer's hard drive. CSULB is not responsible for the documents saved on the hard drive. Hard drives files are deleted periodically.

Absolutely no food is allowed in the computer lab. Drinks in spill proof containers are permitted.

Computer games are not allowed in the lab facility. Patrons who are playing games will be asked to leave.

There is a 4 hour time limit for computer use, however, computers left unattended for more than 15 minutes will be automatically logged off and reassigned to the next waiting patron.

The software installed on ACS computers are copy protected. Anyone found tampering with the copy protection will be subject to referral to Judicial Affairs.

Patrons cannot install their own software on any computers in the lab.

Please observe closing time. There will be an announcement 20 minutes prior to the labs closing and all printers will be turned off 15 minutes before closing. No further announcement will be made.

CSULB assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss of data caused directly or indirectly by using the facilities or computers.

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Printing

All computers are connected to the self-service printers. Print jobs are paid for and picked-up at print release stations. Black and white laser print-outs cost S $0.10 per page.

A color laser printer is available in the Horn Center. Printing costs $1.50 per 8.5" X 11" page, $2.00 per 8.5" X 14" page and $3.00 per 11" X 17" page.

Pick-up your print job at any of the self-service print release stations by swiping your student ID card, selecting your job name and entering your job password. Funds are automatically deducted from your Beach Club account.

Charges have been negotiated with the University Bookstore and are necessary to recover the costs of paper, toner, and printer maintenance.

Beach Club/Beach Club Debit Account/One Card Account

Add funds with cash to your BeachClub card at any of these locations:

Funds can also be added by visiting the 49er Shops ID Card Services website.

Credit cannot be issued for unsatisfactory printouts caused by user error. User error includes (but is not limited to) misspellings, duplicate copies, and dissatisfaction with format or layout of the finished printouts. All printouts must be paid for.

It is the user's responsibility to proof read all documents and to use the "Print Preview" feature to ensure that the format and contents of the document is acceptable prior to issuing a print command.

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Disclaimer

The use and operation of CSULB computing facilities is subject to the following disclaimer:

CSULB accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss of data arising directly or indirectly from the use of these facilities or for consequential loss or damage.

CSULB makes no warranty that all data can or will be restored and accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss arising directly or indirectly from hardware or software failure or from human error.

Because the goals of CSULB are primarily educational in nature, computer facilities are generally open to perusal and intrusion by others, and security mechanisms may not provide adequate protection although every effort is made to maintain adequate security.

CSULB accepts no responsibility for any loss of privacy, theft or loss of information, damage or loss of data arising directly or indirectly from the absence or failure of security mechanisms.

CSULB makes no warranty expressed or implied regarding the computing services or facilities offered or their fitness for any particular purpose.

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