Policy Title: Library Computer Use Policy 
Policy Number: LP-005
Type of Policy: Library 
Last Reviewed Date: Nov 2025 
Next Review Date: July 2028 
Responsible Administrator: Dean of Libraries 
Policy Owner: Library
Contact Name: Chris Stotelmyer
Contact Title: Head of Electronic Resources and Services 
Contact Email: Library@clayton.edu 

Policy Statement:
It is the policy of the Clayton State University Library to support the research and information needs of our patrons. Therefore, the library provides access to desktop computers for the following groups: Clayton State students (includes eCore), faculty, and staff; current students, faculty, and staff of the USG and ARCHE member institutions; and visitors from the surrounding community. 

Reason for Policy:
Library policies are created to assist students, faculty/staff, and community users with developing a welcoming and inviting study and research space within the library facility. Each policy explains who, how, and when the library building, resources, etc. can be accessed. In the event library property becomes lost or damaged, or there is a disturbance during operating hours, policies and procedures explain how these matters will be resolved. 

Policy Scope: 
This policy applies to all patrons of the Clayton State University library. 

Policy: 
Clayton State students, faculty, and staff who want to use a library computer must log in to the Clayton State network with a valid username and password. Current students, faculty, and staff of the University System of Georgia and ARCHE member institutions must present a valid school ID from their home institution to get access to a library computer. Community visitors require a valid Community Borrowers Card to get access. Computers should not be left unattended while logged in to the network. Users are responsible for all activities connected with their username and password..

Non-CSU affiliates may be asked to relinquish the use of computing resources during peak times so that Clayton State University students, faculty, or staff can access a library computer. 

Users agree to abide by the Clayton State University Computer and Network Acceptable Usage Policy. 

 

Procedures: 

Requesting Guest Access 
Current USG and ARCHE students, faculty, and staff must present a valid school ID from their home institution at the information desk to get access. Visitors with a valid Community Borrowers Card can also request guest computer access at the information desk. All non-CSU affiliates are limited to a single session per day. Logging off will terminate the session and cause the guest username and password to expire. Visitors may request another login subject to availability. 

 

References/Sources:

1. Clayton State University Library Community Users and Visitors Policy 
2. Clayton State University Computer and Network Acceptable Usage Policy 
3. ARCHE (ILU) Card 

Policy History: 

Revision Date	Author	Description
10/02/2008	Library Leadership	Effective date
11/01/2019	Library Leadership	Updated links
04/07/2025	Library Leadership	Reformatted to new template
11/11/2025	Library Leadership	Clarified access for USG and ARCHE members