NSCC Library Policies

Adaptive Workstation Policy

Access to computer resources imposes responsibilities and cooperation on the part of the computer user (see Library Computer Use Policy). The Adaptive workstations in the Lynn and Danvers campus libraries are designed to assist users who have visual, auditory, physical, and/or learning disabilities. These workstations are reserved for those who require its special features. NSCC students are encouraged to register with Disability Services in the Student Support Center. Community users may use the adaptive workstations with the understanding that NSCC students, staff and faculty have first priority (see Community Patron Policy).

The library staff does not offer training on the use of any of the adaptive software or equipment; the user is expected to understand how to use these resources, and will be held accountable for any misuse. Training is available for NSCC students in the Adaptive Lab. Contact Disability Services in the Student Support Center at (978) 762-4000 for more information.

To use the Adaptive workstations all users must check in with a library staff member.

Accommodations include the following:
Equipment Accommodations

• 48" ADA adjustable desk
• Dell Optiflex GX280 computer running Windows XP
• 19" LCD Flat Panel Monitor
• Logitech Marble® Mouse trackball mouse
• Epson Perfection 2480 Scanner
• Pulse Data PDI Smartview TX reader
• Power Mag 3.5x/50x75mm LED handheld magnifier*
• Power Mag 5x/60mm LED Stand magnifier*
• Maxell noise cancellation Headphones*

*Equipment must be checked out at the Circulation desk.

Available Software

• JAWS
• Zoomtext
• Open Book
• Internet Explorer and Firefox
• Microsoft Office Products

Printing
You can print from any computer in the library. When students click "print" they will be prompted for their Pipeline user name and password. Students are allowed $25.00 in free printouts per semester. If any additional printing is necessary, students are charged $.10 per non-color page and $.25 per color page. Students may set up an online printing account or pay with cash at the circulation desk. Please ask a library staff member for assistance. Community patrons are responsible for paying for all printouts, which are $.10 per non-color page and $.25 per color page. Community patrons may set up an online printing account or pay with cash at the circulation desk. We encourage users to ask a staff member for assistance before printing.

Library users are expected to follow the policies of both the libraries and the college, as well as comply with all local, state and federal laws. Please see Guidelines for Conduct Policy and Unattended Children.