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Mission Statement of the Georgia Perimeter College Learning Resources Centers/Libraries

By putting students first, the Learning Resources Centers of Georgia Perimeter College are committed to providing quality information resources and related services to support teaching, research, and lifelong learning to the GPC community. As full partners in the process of preparing students to succeed in an information society, the centers integrate technology with the personal services of the traditional library/LRC environment. (Adopted by the LRC Directors, October 1999)

Clarkston Library Reference Philosophy

Promoting information literacy in an atmosphere of active learning, the Clarkston reference staff is committed to providing instruction and guidance in using the collections of the Learning Resources Center. Reference librarians educate students in the methodology of researching print, electronic, and other resources as students research their topics. (Adopted by Clarkston Reference Committee, 2002)

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GALILEO and JCLRC Computer Use Policy

Library computers are located on the second and third floors of the Jim Cherry Learning Resources Center.

The computers in the Georgia Perimeter College Libraries are available primarily for library research and other school related uses, such as completing assignments and accessing online course sites. All library users are welcome to use the computers, with use prioritized in the following order:

1. GPC students, faculty and staff.
2. All other University System of Georgia students, faculty and staff.
3. The general public (must be at least 16 years old).

Library computer users are encouraged to:

• Provide your own USB flash drive to save your work.
• Save your work frequently. Library staff is not responsible for lost work.
• Use your JagCard or a V-card to print.
• Protect your identity! Do not share your username and password with others. Always Log Off your session when finished.
• Follow the Standards Of Conduct For Use Of Georgia Perimeter College Computers (GPC Student Handbook).

Library computer users must not:

• Make any attempt to damage computer hardware or software.
• Download or install any software to the computers’ hard drives.
• Use library computers for any illegal or criminal purpose.
• Violate copyright laws or software licensing agreements.
• Engage in any activity that is deliberately and maliciously offensive, libelous, or slanderous. This includes accessing websites containing pornographic images.
• Users not complying with these policies may be asked to leave the Library.

Visitors to the Georgia Perimeter College Libraries who meet the following requirements may register at the Reference Desk for a one-day visitor account:

• Visitor accounts are valid on designated visitor computers for the current day.
• Must present a valid driver’s license, state ID or other government issued photo ID.
• During periods of high demand, such as during finals week, visitors may be denied computer use.

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Printing at the Library

• The printers in the library operate using a print management system.
• The print management system requires a print card. GPC students can use their JCards to print. All other users must purchase a V-card from the V-machine in the Library.
• You can learn more about the print management system.
• Use only the paper provided in the printers. Users may not provide their own paper.
• If you're connected to the wireless network, you can use the Print Management system. After you send documents to be printed, you can pick them up at any campus print management printer.

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Children in the Library

Children under the age of sixteen must be accompanied by an adult while using library resources, including library computers, in keeping with Georgia Perimeter College policy as outlined in the Georgia Perimeter College Policy Manual, Section 405.

GPC Clarkston Library - Fax Policy

Clarkston Library staff will fax documents at no charge:

• For currently registered GPC students, staff or faculty (ID may be required).
• For local (404, 678, 770) and for toll free numbers (800, 888, 877, 866, and 855) only.
• Documents up to 10 pages.
• During times when library staff determines that students needing assistance with library resources e.g. help with GIL and GALILEO, have been helped.
• As time allows [see previous item], staff will make up to 3 attempts to send a fax.
• For privacy concerns, we are not able to provide a fax pick up service.

Fee-based fax service is available at Office Depot located at 5064 Memorial Drive (the corner of Memorial College and Memorial Drive). Their phone number is (404) 297-4841.

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