Library Policies

The Library is one floor with a lot of open space. Out of consideration for other patrons:

• Always use headphones when watching videos or listening to music.
• Take all your calls in the Student Center lobby.
• Do not leave phones unattended while charging.

The staff at Massasoit Community College understands that in some circumstances it may be necessary to bring children to campus. Although not encouraged, children are not prohibited from being on the campus so long as they are under the direct supervision of a parent and/or a designated adult at all times. College staff and faculty members responsible for specific areas of campus reserve the right to exclude children from that area when, in their judgment, it is in the best interest of health, safety, or the educational process. The college cannot be responsible for the care and supervision of unattended children. Campus police will be asked to locate and return any unattended children to their designated guardian .

Massasoit Library:

• Does not control the content of the information on the Internet, nor is there an outside central control over its use or content.
• Does not use filtering software to block access to information resources and cannot protect its users from information or graphic imagery that they may find offensive.
• Provides internet access for research purposes equally to all Library users, regardless of age. Parents or guardians, not the library or its staff, are responsible for regulating the online content accessed by their children while on campus.

• The Brockton Library has one photocopier and one scanner, both to the left of the doors as you walk in.
• The Canton Library has no photocopier, only a scanner.
• Copying fees are 15 cents per page. The copiers only take cash($1 bills, quarters, nickels, and dimes; no cards).
• Scanners are for student use only.
• Funds from students' printing accounts cannot be used for copying.

It is the responsibility of all faculty, staff, students, and anyone using the facilities or resources of Massasoit Community College to read, understand, and follow the Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy. Any person with questions regarding the application or meaning of this policy should seek clarification from the Chief Academic Officer. Failure to observe this policy may subject individuals to disciplinary action pursuant to applicable handbook or collective bargaining agreements, up to and including expulsion from the college or termination of employment. Further, failure to observe this policy may result in violation of civil and/or criminal laws.

• The Brockton Library has two black-and-white printers; Canton Library has one. Students send their jobs to the print queue and then log on to one of two print release stations (located next to the printers) to release the documents. The cost of black-and-white printing is 10 cents per single-sided page and 15 cents per double-sided page.
• Color printing is available in the Brockton Library. Jobs sent to the color printer print immediately and don't need to be released. The cost of color printing is 25 cents per page.
• Twenty dollars ($20) in printing funds are added to students' accounts at the beginning of each semester. Students can add additional funds to their accounts if needed.
• Public users do not have access to the printing system.