Why is the Library requiring logins to all computers?

In its Eligibility and Acceptable Use Policy, the University takes responsibility for "protecting University networks and other shared facilities from malicious or unauthorized use" and "managing computing resources so that members of the University community are not denied fair access to them." Requiring everyone to log in helps us comply with Federal laws and regulations, our license agreements with e-resource vendors, and our own commitments to the University community.

What's the username and password?

• Users with active CNetIDs (current students, staff, and faculty): use your CNetID and CNet password.
• Library Card holders without active CNetIDs: use your Library barcode as your username and password.
  • username = [barcode#]@ad (e.g., 1234567@ad)
  • password = barcode# (e.g., 1234567)
• Other users: please visit the ID and Privileges Office, who will set you up with a temporary login. If IPO is closed, please visit the nearest circulation desk.

Do you store my login/password? Do you pass it to other University servers or networks?

Your login and password are not stored on the Library workstation, nor are they passed to other networks: e.g., Chalk or cMail.

Wow, the login process is really slow.

The first time you log in to any Library machine, the computer goes through a one-time setup process. Subsequent logins to the same machine should occur much more quickly.

So, the Library computers now are just like the USITE or MacLab computers, right?

The Library computers continue to be different in several significant areas. In particular, your user profile doesn't travel with you from machine to machine, and any customizations or saved files will be lost after you log out.

Can I now save files in my user profile? Will such files be retained?

Anything saved to Library machines will continue to be deleted on a regular and frequent basis. If you need to save your work, we strongly recommend purchasing a flash drive from the Campus Computer Stores, or using web-based storage such as Webshare.

Do I need to log off when I am finished using a Library computer? What happens if I forget to log off?

Please do log off to prevent others from using the computer under the credential supplied by you at login. If you forget to log off, the computer will automatically be logged off after 15 minutes of inactivity.

Is the Library tracking my computer use? Is my word processing, Internet surfing, and other activity being monitored?

The Library is only tracking logons and logoffs: specific activity is not being logged. If IT Services informs the Library that unacceptable activity has occurred at a particular computer during a specific time period, the Library would release the name of the person logged on at that time. Generally, logon information is not kept beyond 45 days.

I have a question not answered here, or would like to comment on the new login policy.

We would be happy to hear from you: please feel free to submit your question or comment via the Library's Suggestions and Comments form.