There are 40 PCs and 15 Mac G5 computers, one high-speed laser printers, one color laser printer, two color inkjet printers, and a few color scanners in the Open Lab (PET223). However, there are over 100 computers in all at the Petaluma Campus computer labs. Internet access is available from all lab computers.
Who May
Use the Lab and For What?
Use
of Lab equipment is restricted to currently enrolled SRJC students doing SRJC
schoolwork only. Any commercial
use of the facilities is prohibited.
Additionally, the viewing of materials deemed pornographic or
participating in sexual chat room discussions violate the policy that states in
part:
Computer facilities and accounts are owned by Santa Rosa
Junior College and are to be used for educationally related matters only.
Viewing of pornographic materials or participating in sexual chat room
discussions result in the creation of a 'hostile
educational environment' as defined in Section 2, subsection 13, Part A,
Subpart 14.1 of the Sonoma County Junior College District Policy manual. The rights of other students to be free
of the discriminatory actions of a single student are to be upheld.
Engaging in such activities may result in the loss of your computer lab
privileges. (See Section 2, Subsection 13, Part B, of the Sonoma County Junior
College district Policy Manual.)
What Do I
Need to Use the Lab?
An
SRJC Student Photo ID or proof of current enrollment is required. Information on getting your Photo ID is
available in a separate bulletin.
A proof of current enrollment can be either registration receipt or
in-person verification by your instructor. A logger machine will verify your status once you sign in.
In general, most computers are available on a first come first served basis.
Any available computer may be used on a drop-in basis. Limit is one hour when others are waiting. Students working on course assignments have priority at all times, and may displace other users. Lab staff will determine priorities as needed.
First,
you must log in on the Log-In computer located at the service table by the main
entrance. The instruction sheet for using the log-in machine is available at
the table. You may also ask a lab attendant for the instructions. Choose a computer that has already been
turned on. When you are finished, leave the computer and the monitor
on. Reboot the computer if necessary. Remember to log out.
This
computer lab supports floppy, USB drives, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R,
and DVD-RW, as well as other digital medias such as Smart Media, Compact Flash,
Micro Drive and Memory Stick. You
must provide - and remember to bring with you as needed - your own disk(s) for
storing your work. Your instructor will discuss disk types and care. We urge that you label your disks
clearly with your name, as disks left in the lab can't easily be returned
without identification. It's also
wise to make a backup copy of your disk(s), especially for floppy disks which
are know to suffer sudden death periodically; keep backups in a safe place and
update regularly.
The
lab provides all of the software and hardware required for course
assignments. Student users may not
run their own software on any of our systems, nor connect their own equipment
to printers or netwrok in the lab. You are not allowed to disconnect any existing equipment.
Please note that the printing is NOT free in the lab. Due to the limited resource, we are unable to provide free printing service to all your needs. You are not allowed to print online course materials or manuals. However, for your convenience, you may print the portion of your homework assignment to be turned in to your instructor. If you need multiple copies, print one and use the copy machines in the Library to duplicate. The Library also provides pay printing service for student to print other materials.
If
a printer needs servicing (it's jammed, out of paper, print quality is poor,
etc.), notify lab staff. Do not
attempt to service printers yourself.
If your printing seems delayed, check with lab staff before attempting
to print a second time. Although
we will make every effort to resolve printing difficulties, some documents
may exceed the capabilities of our system.
We reserve the right to cancel printing of any document causing undue
printer delays for other users.
Where
Do I Recycle Used Paper?
Please
help with our campus recycling program. Put all unwanted printer paper in the
box beneath each printer table.
Make sure no trash, plastic, metal, etc. goes into these bins. Do not crumple paper.
Instructors,
Lab Assistants, and Student Lab Assistants are available to aid you in the
lab. We do not provide any
assistance by phone. If you need
more help with course work than lab staff can provide, we recommend that you
see an instructor. Student Lab
Assistants provide general assistance with lab operations. They will also help with specific
questions on some course work whenever possible.
Their role does not include tutoring or individual instruction. The Student Lab Assistants are
identified by name tags they wear while on-duty. Lab staffs are responsible for
lab rules, safety, and security.
Follow at once any directions they give you regarding lab procedures or
emergencies - unresolved questions can be discussed later with your instructor
or the Lab Coordinator.
What If
Every Lab Staff Is Busy?
If
you need help when all of the instructors and lab staff are busy with others,
give the numbered station card from your computer to any one of them - someone
will come to assist you as soon as those ahead of you have been helped.
Lab
software and resource materials are protected by copyright laws, with all
rights reserved. These items may
not be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any
electronic medium in any way, in whole or in part. Any violation, or attempted violation, of copyright law may
result in immediate suspension of lab privileges, disciplinary action by the
college and/or lawsuit. Copyright
violation is also a Federal offense.
Civil damages can be up to $50,000 or more. Criminal penalties include fines and imprisonment.
A
complete lab schedule, including holidays and breaks, is online here.
Additional
questions, suggestions or problems may be directed to the lab staff or to your
instructor. For further assistance please visit, call, or write:
Jerry
Xu, Coordinator
707-778-3954 or email
Debra Miller , Technician
707-778-2486 or email
Marshall McGowan, Specialist
707-778-3955 or email