The services and collections of Library and Information Services (LIS) are developed to serve the needs of students of a strong liberal arts undergraduate institution that also offers graduate programs in foreign languages and English literature. Policies pertaining to Library and Information Services (LIS) affect students, faculty, staff, community members, and visitors who avail themselves of the services of Middlebury College libraries as well as computing, media, networking and educational technology resources and services.
Important information about sharing music, videos and games over the network - read here!
Policies are included in the
College Handbook and referenced below:
Sharing Music & Videos Over the Internet
Library Borrowing Guidelines
Who may borrow materials; library acquisitions and collection use; borrowing library and media collection items
Copyright & Fair Use Guidelines
Copyright guidelines for reserves, classroom handouts, course packs, web pages, video screenings, music and art works
Respect for People and Property
Food and beverages; study atmosphere; cell phone use; treatment of materials
Responsible Use of Computing and Network Service and Facilities
Ethical and law-abiding use of network and software; conserving and optimizing common resources (systems & networks); respect for others; privacy and confidentiality of electronic communications and files; protection from unauthorized activities
Computing Policies - General
Data/file protection and backups; use of computing labs; printing; limitation of liability
Computing Policies - Faculty and Staff
Office computers and printers; administrative and academic software acquisition; domain names; retention and availability of online course materials
Computing Policies - Students
student computer requirements; computer purchase program; computer/network configuration and support
Network Policies
residential network use; limitations on network adapters, hubs, routers; communications infrastructure maintenance and access to student rooms; network security; prioritizing and blocking network traffic; standards for remote access to the College network and systems; automated network management and remediation (registering computers on the College network); telephone services and voice mail
Password Policy
constructing strong passwords; password protection; frequency of changing passwords
Privacy and Security of Files, Data and Communications
confidentiality of library records; privacy of electronic files and communications (detailed policy); Banner security procedures, data stewardship, Oracle security requirements, security assessment
Web and Email Policies
college and institutional web pages; student organization and personal web pages; appropriate use of e-mail and all-campus messages; e-mail is an official method for communicating with students for administrative and academic purposes