Computer Use Policies and Guidelines

All library computer users are required to adhere to:

I. The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) "Acceptable Computer and Internet Use” Policy, Section II.C.4. TCSG is the state agency that oversees Georgia’s system of technical colleges, adult literacy, and economic/workforce development programs. Central Georgia Technical College, a member institution of TCSG, recognizes and adheres to these TCSG approved policies. Please read and become familiar with all policy stipulations.

II. All CGTC Library Services Computer and Internet Use Guidelines described herein:

A. Library computers are provided to support education and learning at Central Georgia Technical College. Currently enrolled credit-hour, dual-enrollment and Adult Learning Center students needing computers for course related work and research have priority at all times. Other authorized users may be asked to relinquish their computer if currently enrolled CGTC students with course needs are waiting. A list of authorized computer users is available here and at the Library Desk. Please limit computer time to thirty minutes or less when others are waiting. Computer users are to refrain from recreational computer use and accessing sites with inappropriate content and language. Family members and friends of enrolled students, and other unauthorized individuals, are not permitted to use the Library computers.

Authorized Library Computer Users

All computer users must be currently enrolled, employed or attending a campus activity as noted.  All computer users must have appropriate ID, validated card, permit, or documentation:

• CGTC Credit-hour students
• CGTC Dual-enrollment high school students
• CGTC Adult Learning Center students
• CGTC Faculty and Staff
• CGTC Continuing Education students
• CGTC Quad Meeting visitors
• TCSG cooperative agreement students
• Macon State College cooperative agreement students
• Georgia College & State University cooperative agreement students

B. Purewire ® Web Filtering software is utilized on all CGTC networked computers college wide and at all TCSG member institutions statewide to filter, analyze, and track inappropriate utilization of state owned computers and networks. The Purewire filtering categories Adult Materials, Sex, and Gambling are blocked by state mandate.  Other locally blocked categories may also apply.

C. Microsoft® Office software is provided on library computers for the convenience of our users. It is the responsibility of the library computer user to be experienced in the use of these software programs. “Help” features are available within each software program menu to aid users with questions. Additionally there are several Microsoft Office software program beginner’s guides, how-to-manuals, and reference handbooks in the CGTC Library collection. Microsoft also offers online training, tutoring, and reference information. Computer users requiring further software assistance may request help in the Academic Success Center in D-124.