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 located on the main level of the library. KCC Staff and faculty are welcome to use the commons, though students are given the highest priority.
Contact Information:
Kassie Dunham, Librarian, Electronic Resources/Systems
Phone: 269.965.4122 ext. 2613
Email: dunhamk@kellogg.edu
Technical assistance:
- The computer commons provides computer hardware, software, and Internet access for your use. The library staff can assist you with selecting appropriate software and instruct on how to access software programs.
- The IS Help Desk 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.
- The Computer Commons has (3) black and white laser printers located in the main aisle of the commons.
- Current KCC students are provided with free printing services for course-related, instructional work. Printing should be limited to essential course work. If multiple copies are needed, please use the photocopy machine available near the Commons. Contact the Library staff if you have a large print job. Abuse of the printing service will result in the loss of this free service. Please consider the environment as well when printing materials.
- We offer Microsoft Office 2007, Internet Explorer 8, and other specific software programs dedicated to instructional use.
- Two scanners are available in the Commons attached to computers near the IS Help Desk. For assistance using the scanners, please contact Library staff.
- There is also one Mac computer in the Commons reserved for use by students in graphic design courses and other classes requiring Mac access. Use of the Mac is limited to these students only.
- Two computers are avialable for use by registered Community users. See the Library Check-Out for information.
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 or set to vibrate and use cell phones in the study rooms or hallway.
- 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. Headphones are available for checkout at the Library Check-Out Desk.
- 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 spillproof 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).
- Please clean up before you leave; throw away any wrappers and cups.
Personal property left unattended:
- For your security, any personal property (e.g., books, backpacks, clothing, etc.) should not be left unattended at any time.
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. 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.
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.
KCC's Student Handbook, and College's Acceptable Use Policy