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The Academic Success Center offers a variety of services to students in all curricula. Its purpose is to assist the student by providing research and study materials in areas of need such as academic upgrading, writing skills and documentation.

A computerized learning lab allows students to work on skills in English grammar, writing, reading comprehension and mathematics. Official lab hours vary and are posted each semester.

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The ATC Library serves students, faculty, staff and residents of the College’s service area. It contains a collection of more than 32,000 items including books, periodicals, government documents, audiovisual materials, annual reports and college catalogs. Periodical abstracts and some full-text articles are available on computer.

The library supports the academic, technical and job training programs of the College. The Library and Learning Resources Center include a full-service media department, areas for study and research and areas for viewing audiovisual materials. Two fully equipped computer labs are also available for patron use.*

A coin-operated copier and microfiche reader/ printers are also available in the library.

Overdue book charges are computed at 25 cents per day for regular two-week loan items. Students must present a valid computer-coded identification card to check out materials.

ATC’s library offers traditional and non-traditional library services.

Reference and Research Assistance • Interlibrary loan

• Instruction on library research skills • Self-service photocopying equipment • Full library services to Distance Learning

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Computerized Library Technology • Computer work stations to assist with class research projects *

• USCAN computerized catalog linking to USC system libraries

• Student access to the Internet * Library Hours

Monday-Thursday... 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday... 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday... 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Sunday... CLOSED Variations for holidays, break sessions, and exam periods are posted in the library in advance.

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* Computer Use Statement

Student computer workstations are reserved for the express purpose of providing access to computer programs and the Internet, and are NOT to be used to store a student’s personal or course work information. Unless an instructor has given specific instructions, a student’s personal or class work files must be stored on portable media such as CD-ROM or diskette. Unauthorized stored files, including those saved on a hard drive, may be deleted without prior notice. The college assumes no liability for the loss of unauthorized stored files. According to ATC Computer Ethics Procedure (2-2-111.01), the College reserves the right to monitor, manage, and control the usage of computer resources and to make changes in these procedures without prior notice to users. The following is a partial list of the kinds of uses that could subject users to penalties by the College or an outside authority:

• Harassment (unwanted communication); • Sexual harassment (including accessing pornographic sites offensive to others); • Violation of another’s privacy; • Destruction of equipment or software; • Violation of computer security system; • Unauthorized use of accounts or access codes;

• Attempts to capture or break passwords; • Violation of copyright or software agreements (especially downloading multimedia or other documents); • Academic dishonesty (plagiarizing or purchasing online assignments);

• Violation of College policy or local, state or federal law;

• Criminal, unethical, or dishonest usage ... (“spamming,” “spoofing,” etc.);

• Using computing facilities for personal gain without contractual agreement with the College;

• Changing computer settings, such as removing, altering, or installing software, wall paper or screen savers unless instructed to do so as a part of a class,etc. Student violation of the above may result in the following disciplinary actions initiated by the Vice President of Student Services:

• Verbal warning (usually first offense); • The assignment of ten (10) hours of Community Service competed within two weeks;

• The assignment of a five (5) page paper on Internet ethics due within 2 weeks; • Immediate suspension from ATC classes (administrative withdrawal without refund) if the disciplinary action is not completed or the offense warrants immediate action by the College. Media

The Media Department provides media hardware and software to support the College’s academic programs. A student may view software reserved by his/her instructors in the library. The Media Department assists area industries and agencies by lending media software and equipment, providing teleconference facilities and coordinating these services for industries and agencies. In addition, the Media Department provides various professional development opportunities via C-band, Ku band and digitized ETV satellite transmissions.

The Media Department offers assistance to the faculty and staff for production of instructional and/or presentation materials including still photos, videotapes and audiotapes.

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The Test Center provides a quiet, supervised environment where students can take make- up tests. The testing coordinator administers make-up tests, placement tests and a variety of continuing education and skills certification tests. Students must present a valid ID card or other form of picture ID to take a test.

Test Center Hours

Monday & Thursday... 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday... 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday & Sunday... CLOSED Saturday... 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

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The Academic Success Center provides a free tutoring program that offers one-on-one and small group tutoring assistance for students on any level for any class as long as tutors are available. Students should request assistance as soon as they feel they need additional help. Request for Tutoring Assistance forms may be obtained from the Academic Success Center in Room 775. Hours of operation for the Academic Success Center are posted each semester.