Monday, March 14, 2022

Online Research Zone (ORZ) Services

        The SICC Library and Information Center provides facilities for information and communication technology and services for the efficient and convenient retrieval and dissemination of local and remote information resources to its clientele. The facilities include computer desktops with Internet connectivity, printers, and scanner. 

        The library and information center has a dedicated webpage created to promote and access library resources in an electronic library (e-Lib) named SICC eLibrary with the URL:  https://siccelib.blogspot.com/.  Continuous access to electronic resources, such as online databases, e-books, e-journals, and other open and free e-learning resources to allow faculty members and students to undertake research and other academic activities.


Guidelines (Proposed): 
  • The computer user must sign in to the ORZ Logbook.
  • The user/student is given at least one hour to use the computer per day on a first come first serve basis but can extend to another hour if there are no other users on the line.
  • Flash media or USB of users must be scanned by the ORZ In-charge before using.
  • Photocopying, printing, and scanning services are free up to 10 pages only per user but bring your own book/bond paper. Ask the assistance of library personnel for these services.
  • Installing unauthorized programs and other similar acts on computers are prohibited. 
  • The Library Management reserves the right to regularly delete files from the system and hard drives in the ORZ every end of the semester, or in case of exigency.
  • The users are prohibited from unauthorized uses/activities which include but are not limited to the following:      
    • Computer games
    • Obscene/pornographic materials
    • Computer viruses or any  form of intentionally destructive programs
    • Modifying or destructing of library hardware, software, or data including the display and desktop configurations; 
  • Any problem encountered at the computer workstations must be reported immediately to the ORZ In-charge or Librarians.
  • Violation of any of the rules and regulations will be recommended for sanctions appropriate for serious offenses. Violations of the rules shall be meted the following
    • First offense - Oral warning
    • Second offense - Written warning
    • Third offense - Endorse to the OSSD for appropriate action/sanction.
  • Cleanliness must be maintained.
  • Silence should be observed in the ORZ.