Instructions to Users
All users are expected to comply with the following rules and regulations to ensure the smooth functioning of the facilities, which will benefit IITH users.
- Cyber Library (Learning / Research Commons Lab) users must register their details, mentioning their valid institution ID card number.
- Cyber Library Lab Timings: 9.00 A.M to 8.30 P.M.
- Software applications in the Computer Lab include Internet Browsers, Microsoft Office, PDF readers, and Webmail.
- Log in with your official Gmail ID to save files in your drive space.
- Saving files on the hard drive is prohibited. Users are required to save files to personal cloud-based services.
- Auto-delete options are enabled, suggesting you save your data on your Personal Google Drive for future use.
- The KRC is not responsible for the loss of any user's data/damage to data occurring during transfer or downloads.
- KRC Lab users are encouraged to request assistance from the KRC Staff.
- Computer usage may be restricted to two hours during peak periods, for extension of the usage timing, you may consult KRC staff.
- The KRC does not provide office supplies, such as paper clips, tape, pens/pencils, or other miscellaneous supplies.
DOs
- Everyone should maintain silence inside the computer lab. Any infringement of rules will invite disciplinary action.
- Before signing off on the designated machine in the lab, users need to save their data in their drive storage.
- The auto-delete option is set for all machines; hence you may lose your data if not taken back up on your Google Drive.
DON'Ts
- Eating and drinking inside the library is strictly prohibited.
- DO NOT leave your personal belongings at the computer lab; KRC is not responsible for items left behind.
- No tampering with any Library Computer software or altering the appearance of the computer desktop is permitted.
- Personal files are NOT to be stored on the local drive C. Students are responsible for providing their means of digital storage. All lab computers are set up to remove stored data or programs users install.
- Playing games on a computer in the lab is strictly prohibited.
- The Internet facility is only for educational/ study purposes.
Note: The KRC reserves the right to modify or change these terms and conditions without prior notice.