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The computers in the library are mainly used by the University of New Haven community for library research and study. Each computer has the Microsoft Office Suite, SPSS, and Internet connectivity to the campus network. Anyone using the library computers for other purposes may be asked to give up the workstation to someone waiting to do research. Library staff provide basic assistance with printing, word processing and other software programs such as MS Word, Excel, Canvas, and Blackboard that are available on library workstations.
Eligible Users
University of New Haven currently registered students, faculty, and staff members have priority in using library computer workstations. You will need to log onto the computer with your University of New Haven network account name and password.
Alumni and other patrons 18 years of age and over may use the workstations to access U.S. Government Federal Depository Library materials on the Internet. We also provide on-site users access to the databases provided by the State, through researchIT CT. Please ask at the Library Service Desk for assistance in logging onto the computer. Please be prepared to show a current picture ID card, such as a driver's license, valid school ID, or passport. You will be asked to complete a sign-in sheet.
Printing
Currently enrolled students, faculty, and staff of the University of New Haven will need to swipe their University of New Haven ID card to release printouts at the computer dedicated to the print management system.
We encourage downloading information onto flash drives or emailing results to your accounts.
Computer Usage
All files are automatically deleted from the system and network hard drives of the library computers every night after closing.
The Library reserves the right to impose time limitations on the use of Library computing resources and assumes no responsibility for damages arising from the use of its computer and network operations.
Courtesy in the Marvin K. Peterson Library
The mission of the Marvin K. Peterson Library is to provide the University of New Haven community with state-of-the-art informational, research, and instructional materials, as well as services and facilities. Supporting scholarly endeavors and informational needs of our students and faculty and preserving library collections in those subject areas for use by future generations of scholars is necessary. The Library staff values and will maintain safe and comfortable conditions for library users and staff alike and create an environment conducive to serious intellectual work. In order to fulfill this mission for all members of the University community, we ask that those using the Library observe the following courtesies:
Noise Levels
The Library environment must be conducive to research and study.
Both the Main and Lower Level of the Marvin K. Peterson Library are designated as areas where discussion and group work are allowed at normal conversational levels not disruptive to others.
The Upper Level is designated as a "Quiet Study Floor" where no talking is permitted, and cell phones and other devices should be put on silent.
Other areas of the Library, such as the book and journal stacks, are areas where quiet conversations should not disturb others.
When necessary, please ask Library Staff for assistance.
Food and Drink Policy
Food is allowed only in the Library Cafe on the Main Level.
Beverages in closed containers are allowed throughout the Library.
Acceptable Behavior
Patrons and staff alike are expected to treat each other with dignity and respect. Cordiality and collegiality are the accepted standard.
Some examples of behaviors that are NOT acceptable in the Library include:
- Raised voices
- Verbal abuse
- Becoming argumentative, belligerent, or disruptive
- Not leaving the Library at announced closing times whether planned or emergency in nature
- Entering posted staff areas without express permission of Library Staff
- Using emergency doors, exits, and stairwells in non-emergency situations
- Not following requests by Library Staff to cease disruptive and inappropriate behaviors.
Consequences
Those who fail to follow the above policies will be asked by Library Staff either to comply or leave the library. A University of New Haven ID or another photo ID may be requested. Additional sanctions, including loss of library privileges and/or referral for disciplinary action to the Dean of Students Office, may be imposed on repeat offenders. Non-University of New Haven offenders may be barred from the library entirely. University of New Haven Police Department will be called whenever necessary.
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