- Location/Hours
- Hardware/Software
- Printing
- Eligible Users
- Computer Use Agreement
- Acceptable Use Policy
Locations & Hours
Computers for Internet research use and online database searching are available at both campuses from the opening of the Library until 15 minutes prior to closing. See Library Hours, Days Open, and Maps.
LAC Library (relocated to the basement of the E building)
Research computers at the LAC Library (Building E, basement) with printer access are available for use. Additional computers for word processing are available in the Open Access Computer Lab also located in the basement of the E building, across the hall from the library.
PCC Library
Research computers at the PCC Library (Building GG, second floor) are located near the Reference Desk and near the shared computer printer. There are computers available for research and word processing in GG113, the Open Access Computer Lab.
Hardware/Software
All computers have a cd-rom drive and USB ports for USB flash drives, but do not have disk drives or zip drives. You will have access to Office 2007 Professional, Acrobat Reader, Internet Explorer, Voyager, the Library's online catalog of materials, Library subscription online databases, and other College websites. We do not have scanners, digital cameras, fax machines, or a color printer. Printing is done remotely using a print card. See Printing
The Library does not have a typewriter, only computers with networked printers are available for your use.
LAC Library
Both PC and Mac computers are available at the LAC Library (Building E, basement). Microsoft Office 2007 Professional (MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) is installed on all computers. MS Word may be used to print documents, copy and paste information from the Internet, and to type simple college-related documents. Please bring your own USB flash drive to save your work, as needed.
PCC Library
A limited number of PC-compatible computers at the PCC Library (Building GG, second floor) are to be used for Internet research only. A computer with software for the sight-impaired is available. MS Word is not on the Library computers and is only available in the Computer Lab, Room GG113. Wordpad is available for simple recording of information. Please bring your own USB flash drive to save your research work, as needed.
Printing
Printing in the Library is done remotely from the computers. When you press "PRINT" from your computer, the information is sent to a central printer. To obtain your printout you must first have a print card. All printing is $.10 per page. Color printing is not available.
- Purchase a print card.
- To obtain a print card, insert four quarters in the slots of the card-dispensing machine. If you do not have four quarters, you may exchange a dollar bill for four quarters from the change machine. When you slide the tray containing the quarters into the machine, a card will be issued. DO NOT TRY TO INSERT A DOLLAR BILL until you first have obtained a print card with four quarters. Keep this card and continue to add value to it by inserting the card and dollar bills in the marked slots. The cost of the card is $.50, leaving $.50 of value on your card, or 5 pages worth of printing.
- Send selected page(s) from your computer.
- Look carefully at the pages you are sending to the printer (use "Print Preview" in Internet Explorer to determine which page numbers you want to print). Refunds are not available for blank or unwanted pages. When ready, select "PRINT" from your computer, as you normally would, to print the desired page(s). Note the computer number on the top of your monitor.
- Select your print job from the printer's queue.
- Go to the printer monitor next to the printer. Identify your print job and select it.
Insert your print card. The cost of the print job is subtracted from your card. All printed pages are $.10 cents per page. Don't forget to take your print card from the machine after the job has been sent to the printer.
Pick up your printed pages from the printer.
Eligible Users
LAC Library
- Only currently enrolled LBCC students, staff and faculty are allowed to use the computers and password-driven online databases at LAC.
- Current Cal State Long Beach students and faculty are allowed to use the computers, but not the online databases.
- You must be prepared to present your College Student ID card, or a printout of your classes and your driver's license in order to use the computers.
- Computers are available on a FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVED basis, with 30 minute time limit during peak usage hours.
- Currently enrolled students doing library research have the FIRST priority.
- Children are not allowed near the computers.
- Sign-in is required. Follow sign-in procedure near the entrance to the computer area.
- If you use the computers you must abide by the College's Computer Use Policy.
PCC Library
- Computers are available on a FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVED basis with a 30 minute time limit.
- Sign-in is required. Follow sign-in procedure near the Reference Desk.
- By signing-in you agree to abide by the College's Computer Use Policy.
- Currently enrolled students doing library research have the FIRST priority.
- Children are not allowed to use the computers.
- Word processing is not allowed. NO chats. NO games.
Computer Use Agreement
Welcome to the Long Beach City College Library. We are pleased you are here and have chosen to use the technology that is available to you. The Long Beach City College Library provides computers, software, and Internet access in order to assist you with your research and study needs. The staff is available to assist you when you have questions regarding your research, location of additional materials, or experience problems with your computer.
If you choose to use these computers, you will be agreeing to use them responsibly. You will also be agreeing to abide by the following policies established by the Board of Trustees and administered by the Dean of Student Affairs regarding computer use and behavior.
Students are subject to disciplinary action for misuse of any computer technology, including equipment, software, network or Internet access. This includes non-compliance with any policy, regulation, rule, or guideline developed by any segment of the college that relates to computer technology.
Students are subject to disciplinary action for willful disobedience to directions of College officials acting in the performance of their duties; violation of College rules and regulations; as well as disorderly, lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct.
While the vast majority of computer users "do the right thing," a few individuals, unfortunately, ignore these policies and rules. If violations occur, any staff member or student assistant may approach you and verbally ask you to comply or issue a written warning. They have the authority and expectation to do so. In addition, if necessary, they are authorized to call for assistance from Campus Police.
As a campus community, we all have responsibilities to assure a collegial atmosphere. If you have any questions regarding these expectations, please contact either of us. We will be happy to speak with you.
Thank you for your cooperation!
John R. Fylpaa, Ed.D., Dean of Student Affairs
Dr. Ramchandran Sethuraman, Library Department Head
Acceptable Use Policy
- The primary use of Library computers is for Internet research, searching the online catalog and finding articles in the Library's Online Databases. During busy times, those not using the computers for these activities will be asked to leave or use the Open Access Computer Labs (LAC, Room L208; PCC, Room GG113).
- Do not unplug any cable or power cord on any Library computer or peripheral.
- Food or drink of any kind is prohibited in the labs and around computers.
- Do not use cell phones.
- Do not save work to the computer's hard drive. All work found on a computer will be deleted.
- Do not download pictures or messages to the desktop, or alter the settings in any way.
- Computers are for College research and study purposes only.
- Commercial activity, including marketing and sales, is not allowed.
- Transmitting or soliciting information containing obscene, indecent, or lewd material is prohibited.
- Transmitting or soliciting information containing profane language or displaying bigotry, sexism or other forms of discrimination and vulgarity is prohibited.
- Violating State, Local, Federal, or College rules, policies or regulations while using the computers is prohibited.
- Committing illegal or unethical acts, including unauthorized entry into other computers or unauthorized use of another individual's id and/or password is prohibited.
- Sending unauthorized or unsolicited email for advertising, political, commercial, or personal purposes is prohibited, including "junk mail," "spam," or "chain letters".
- Any transactions violating copyright laws, fair use provisions, or software licensing agreements is prohibited.
- Personal use of the computers including research of hobbies, the use of games, chat rooms or dating services is prohibited.
- Connecting your own personal computer to the network, printer or other Library peripherals is prohibited.
- Connecting your own hardware (such as cameras, printers, drives, etc.) to a Library computer is prohibited.
- Downloading your own software on a Library computer is prohibited.
- It is a good idea to bring a diskette to save your work. It will save many headaches if the printer should go down, equipment malfunction, or if your time is up before you have completed your task.
- E-mail is to be used for purposes related to your coursework only and must be limited to 15 minutes.
- The Library is not responsible for damage that may occur to your floppy disks or loss of data that may occur while using the lab computers.
- Students will be held responsible for damage that occurs to computers or the facility due to misuse or accident.
- Students who are abusive to staff, equipment, or fellow students, or who do not follow the above policies will be asked to leave, or will be referred to the Dean of Student Affairs.
- Children are not allowed in the computer area.
Ideas for improvement to the Library Computer Services are appreciated. Please contact Dr. Ramchandran Sethuraman (email: rsethuraman@lbcc.edu), or Ruben E. Amador (email: ramador@lbcc.edu) with your comments.
