• We ask that you create a “secure password” for logon to our Staff computers.
• At least 12 characters long.
• A nonsensical combo of upper and lowercase letters, numbers and punctuation (some punctuation marks are excluded). No blank spaces.
• If you use Aleph, the Staff side of our Library catalog:
• Create a different password for your Aleph logon. Never leave a password at the default.

Be security conscious!

• It is against University and Library computer security policies:
• To share passwords
• To log on for anyone else
•    In other words - whoever is working at a computer must be the one who is logged on to it.
• To allow non-employees to use employee computers
• To download games, etc, from the Web
• Remember to log off:
• Before you leave for the day
• Or, if you must leave your computer unattended for a length of time
• While browsing the Web, avoid questionable sites, and be careful what you click.
• Likewise: delete weird email without opening it.
• Report – immediately – any evidence of virus or spy-ware on your computer!

Follow our routines for fixing Staff computer problems.

• Systems Liaisons take care of equipment problems. All you need to do is:
• Report problems (computers, software, printers, network) to your supervisor or to a Systems Liaison.

Follow our rules for Staff computer maintenance.

• Our computers remain ON - all the time. (Monitors may be turned off.)
• Reminder: Users must log off.
• Downloading your own software or stuff from the Web onto our computers is not allowed.
• We provide the software you need for your job.
• A Systems Liaison will run new installs, updates and other configuration changes.
• Be careful not to delete Desktop and Start Menu shortcuts:
• We provide the shortcuts because we all need easy access to those commonly used programs.
• Clear your Browser cache – on a regular basis. We can show you how.
• If you make a mistake, don’t panic, we can fix it! But, please let us know.

Be courteous.

• Remember, computers are supplied to employees for doing work.
• Limit your personal use of your computer to a reasonable amount of time.
• Serve your clients first…Library patrons and other Library employees!

Marston Computer Support Hotline 273-2860

Marston System Liaisons

Laurie Brennan (L206) 273-2861                                        Michael Howell (L206) 272-2862 (evenings)

Pat Haskins (Library Office) 273-2859                                        Denise Bennett (L206) 392-2850