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HISTORY OF GATEWAY (ICT) POLYTECHNIC LIBRARY, SAAPADE
The Gateway (ICT) Polytechnic library took off when the Polytechnic was established in 2006 and subsequently commenced operation on the 22nd of June, 2006. The library complex was commissioned by the then Governor of Ogun state, Otunba Gbenga Daniel on the 12th of September 2007.
The library holds print and electronic resources both online and offline. While the print resources are available to both staff and students during the opening hours, the e-resources are available to the users 24hrs a day.
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Acceptable Library Use Policies
The Library is one of our most valuable assets. It provides the materials and the quiet environment needed for reading and research work. Therefore, the following rules apply as you use the library:
- It is forbidden to bring food into the Library.
- Drinks (hot or cold) can be brought in to the Library but only if they are in a sealed, spill-proof container such as a sports bottle, travel mug or keep cup.
- Mobile phones must be switched to ‘silent’ mode.
- Conversations on mobile phones must be held outside of the Library.
- The rule of silence must be respected and antisocial behaviour will not be tolerated. Offenders will be required to leave, and repeat offenders will be banned indefinitely from using the Library.
- All books and periodicals must be returned to the shelves after use.
ICT Use Policy
- Users must use the ICT resources professionally and appropriately at all times.
- Users should remember that Library ICT resources are provided to staff for academic and research purposes and to enhance effectiveness and efficiency at work.
- The Department’s ICT resources must not be used for unlawful, offensive or otherwise improper activities. For example, they must not be used:
- for material that is pornographic, hateful, racist, sexist, abusive, obscene, discriminatory, offensive or threatening
- to stalk, bully, harass, defame or breach copyright.
- ICT resources can be used for personal use as allowed by the Library personnel only if it is not excessive and is within the acceptable use policy.
- An authorised person (e.g. Chief Librarian or Library officer) can monitor your use of the Library’s ICT resources if they have a valid reason for doing so.
- If you discover inappropriate content on a Library computer, you should report it to any Library officer on hand
- A breach of the policy is regarded seriously. Depending on the seriousness of the breach, termination of employment or studentship is a possible outcome.