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General

The Computer Lab is provided for the convenience of authorized patrons of the Nellis Air Force Base Library. Popular services include the ability to use the Microsoft Office suite of applications, access to the Internet, and printing. All of our workstations have CD burners, front mounted USB ports and have keyboards with CAC readers for accessing military portals, webmail, and DTS.  We also offer free access and use of various online professional research databases.

Hours of Operation

Monday - Thursday     10am - 7:45pm
Friday - Sunday       12pm - 4:45pm

Closed on all Federal holidays.

Authorized Users

• The Computer Lab is available to authorized users of the Base Library (see Attachment 2, AFI34-262).
• Children aged 12 - 15 may use the Lab only if a parent is present in the library at all times.
• Children under the age of 12 must be under the direct supervision of a responsible adult to assist and monitor the child's use of the computer as needed.
• Sponsors are responsible for any damage done by themselves, their dependents, and/or their guests, to any government property including computer equipment, programs, scanners, and printers.

Procedures

• Patrons must sign in at the Computer Sign Up desk to use the Computer Lab.
  Appropriate ID must be available as random ID checks will be made.
• Take a workstation card from the card holder and enter its number in the first column of the sign-up sheet. After completing the sign-up sheet go to the the appropriate workstation.
• Time blocks of one hour are allocated. Extensions are automatic if there is no waiting list.
• You may only be signed up for one workstation at a time. If a change of computer is necessary, please return the workstation card and take the desired one.
• When finished please do not logoff - just close out all open windows. Return the workstation card to the card holder.

Basic Rules

• All international, federal, state, and local laws, as well as Air Force rules and regulations, apply to the use of computer lab resources. This includes, but is not limited to, access to the Internet and use of its contents. Remember, copyright infringement is a prosecutable crime. Specifically, Copyright Law (Title 17, United States Code) prohibits copying of Library installed software. Only library installed electronic resources may be used on Lab computers; patrons may not load any software programs to the hard disk drive. It is also unlawful to change any settings on any computer, monitor, or printer in the Computer Lab. All government computer systems are subject to monitoring.
• All personnel using the computer lab are required to abide by these policies. Use of computer lab equipment automatically subjugates the user to these policies. Unauthorized use of computers will result in termination of the session and will be reported to the appropriate authorities. Reoccurrence of related problems will result in denial of further access to the Lab. Major infractions may be cause for immediate corrective/punitive actions.
• You are expected to be knowledgeable about computer use. Library staff may be able to provide you with limited technical expertise on some applications, but are not resource personnel for computer programs or websites.
• Due to safety and privacy issues we can have only one computer chair per workstation, with a limit of one individual per workstation except at WS01, WS11, and WS22. They may have more than one person or more than one chair at the workstation. At no time may there be more than one person at a time on a computer chair.
• Report any problems to the Technical Information Specialist, or other staff member if the former is unavailable. Do not attempt to correct them yourself.
• The library and its staff are not responsible/accountable for any personal items brought into the library. Likewise, the library and its staff are not responsible for the accountability of children or their actions.
• Downloading anything from the Internet to the hard disk drive is prohibited. No Exceptions. This includes, but is not limited to, applications, add-ons, plugins, files, images, pictures, etc. You may not create or copy existing files (i.e. from the Internet, removable storage device, or other source) to the hard disk drive. You will need to save your personal files to a removable storage device (e.g., floppy disk, USB device, CD-R) for future access. The library and its staff are not responsible for any loss of data or damage done to personal devices used in the library. Staff members are not allowed to assist with personal laptops.
• It is unlawful to use government resources (e.g. computers, fax machines, etc.) on behalf of unauthorized personnel.
• Accessing, creating, or viewing any offensive, pornographic, or subversive material is strictly forbidden.
• The use of tobacco products is prohibited anywhere in the library.
• Food and drinks, and their containers, are not allowed in the computer lab. Food/drinks/containers may be left at the Circulation Desk.
• Wireless phone use is also not permitted anywhere in the library. Please turn such devices off while in the library.
• Any chat system, messenger service, or anything else that requires installation or downloading of files to the hard drive is prohibited. Patrons may not use live chat, messenger services, or play games when there is a waiting list to use the computer lab.

Printing Services

• Printing is offered free of charge. Color printing is only available on WS01.
• Printing is limited to a maximum of 25 sheets of paper per patron per day. Only one copy may be printed of any image/picture/document regardless of its size. If multiple copies are needed, we have a coin-operated photocopier available for your use. Please exercise discretion as excessive printing may affect our ability to offer free printing.
• Please do not alter permanent printer settings.
• Do not open any printer doors/drawers, or push any buttons, for any reason.
• If you have any problems or questions please ask the staff for assistance.

FAX/Scanning Services

• FAX/Scanning services are offered free of charge to authorized patrons.
• Self help scanning is available on WS11 and WS22.
• Self help faxing services are available for outgoing faxes only.

Viruses

• A virus scan program has been installed on each computer with real-time protection and daily antivirus updates.
• Comprehensive scanning of the hard drives for viruses is done weekly.
• If a virus is detected, please notify library personnel immediately. Remember, the library and its staff are not liable/responsible for any damaged or lost files.