Computer Commons
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450 North Avenue • Battle Creek, MI 49017 • (269) 965-3931
Library
Kellogg Community College's Learning Resource Center Computer Commons is a general-purpose area for use by KCC students in pursuit of their academic studies. The community is welcome to use the commons, though students are given the highest priority and proof of eligibility may be requested during busy periods.
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Hours:
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Monday through Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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7:45 am - 9:00pm
7:45am – 5:00pm
11:00am – 3:00pm
Closed |
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Contact Information:
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Martha Stilwell, Director of Library Services
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(269) 965-4122 x2380
stillwellm@kellogg.edu
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What We Can Do For You!
Technical assistance:
- The computer commons provides computer hardware, software, and Internet access for your use. The staff can assist you with selecting appropriate software and show you how to access software programs and format disks. The staff may be able to answer some additional basic questions. However, usually you will be referred to online help, textbook support, or encouraged to speak to your course instructor for further assistance.
Printing services:
- The Computer Commons has black and white laser printers.
- Current KCC students are provided with free printing services for course-related, instructional work. Printing should be limited to essential course work. We ask that you do not print more than 15 pages at a time. If multiple copies are needed, please use the photocopy machine. Contact the Computer Commons staff if you have a large print job. Abuse of the printing service will result in the loss of this free service.
- Non-KCC students will be charged 10¢ per sheet.
Computer software:
- We offer Microsoft Office XP, Internet Explorer, and other specific software programs dedicated to instructional use.
What We Ask of You!
Please respect the needs of others:
- In courtesy to all computer users, you are asked to work and talk quietly by observing the need for a quiet study atmosphere.
- You are asked to turn off all cell phone ringers and not to use cell phones while in the computer commons.
- The College's computers shall not be used to harass, intimidate, or create an offensive environment for other computer users.
The Common's food/drink policy:
- In order to minimize potential damage to computer equipment, only beverages with lids and dry packaged snack foods are welcome in the computer commons (e.g., bottled water or pop, candy bars, or pretzels).
- Please enjoy all other food items in the Student Center (e.g., sandwiches, burgers, fries, or muffins).
Personal property left unattended:
- For your security, any personal property (e.g., books, backpacks, clothing, etc.) left unattended for an extended period of time, at a computer, will be turned over to Campus Security.
LRC Computer Commons Reminders
Technical assistance:
The staff is here to help you! Please ask us if you need help selecting or accessing software. Librarians are available if you would like guidance finding additional resources online. Just ask at the Information Desk!
Tips: File storage - students will need media for storing personal files. Diskettes, CD's or USB flash drives can be used to save your work. You should save your work every 5 - 10 minutes. Information entered since the last save is lost when the computer or network goes down. If you need help saving a document, ask for assistance at the Check-Out Desk.
Food/drink Policy:
Beverages may be brought into the computer commons as long as they are in a spill-proof, lidded, container. Dry snack foods may also be consumed in the computer commons. All other food items are prohibited. Please clean up before you leave; throw away any wrappers and cups.
Cellular Telephones:
We request that cell phones be turned off to maintain a learning environment. If you must use your phone, please set it to silent/vibrate, and calls may be conducted in a library study room or the walkway outside the LRC.
Personal Music Players:
Audio equipment, computers or personal players must be used with headphones and volume must be kept at a level that is not audible to others.
Personal Possessions:
Keep your belongings with you. For your security, any personal property (e.g., books, backpacks, clothing, etc.) left unattended will be turned in to the Campus Security Department.
Use of Computer Resources by non-KCC students younger than 16 years of age:
Children are allowed to use computers with visible, nearby parental supervision only. We reserve the right to assign computers to KCC students as needed.
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