BUSINESS INFORMATION CENTER
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POLICIES
AUTHORIZED CONDUCT & ACCESS
The BIC is a restricted access facility, available only to current students, faculty, staff, and alumni of SMU. To obtain access to BIC resources, patrons must present a valid SMU ID, for verification of status when entering the facility.
Cox alumni may obtain access to most library resources when visiting the BIC in person. Off-campus access to electronic resources is NOT available to alumni. A picture ID is required to verify alumni status and to request a Cox Alumni library card, which is valid only in the BIC.
Alumni from other SMU schools and colleges and Cox alumni wishing to use the SMU Central Libraries resources should consult the SMU Central University Libraries circulation information page to determine lending policies by library.
FOOD, DRINK and TOBACCO
Food and tobacco use are prohibited in the Business Information Center. Drinks are allowed in approved containers only.
SOFTWARE AVAILABLE ON LAB COMPUTERS
Many software packages are available to you. Be aware that software loads are often changed to meet the needs of classes offered for the current semester. Please refer to our facilities page for additional information.
WEBLINKS ON THE BIC WEBSITE
Links within the BIC website are selected to maximize usefulness to students and faculty. Suggestion for new links are always welcome provided they fit the selection criteria. Links deep into many sites are not possible due to technical restrictions.
COPYING AND PRINTING
Purchasing copies, prints, or storage media requires electronic payment. Copy cards may be purchased within the Center or value may be added to the magnetic stripe on student ID cards through Pony Express. To activate and add funds to your Pony account go to the Park N Pony link: https://smu.edu/parknpony/managemyid/
Printer Charges
| Charge per page -- Black & White |
$0.10
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| Charge per page -- Color |
$0.70
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Photocopies
| Copy Card each (purchase from CSVT machine in copy room) [no value on card] |
$1.00
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| PONY/Copy Card cost per copy (add value on CSVT machine or via PONY web) |
$0.10
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| Copy cards may only be used to pay for copying and printing. The PONY stripe on ID cards may be used for a variety purposes - printing, copying, food service and other purchases. |
Other
| CD-R Disks |
$1.00
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| Dry-Erase Markers |
$1.00
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COPYRIGHT
Patrons must comply with copyright, patent, and licensing limitations.
- Software installed in lab computers may not be copied.
- Materials from the Web may not be copied beyond the limits of fair use.
- Materials in BIC print collections may not be copied beyond the limits of fair use.
Fair use applies in an educational setting. Students and faculty may use copyrighted materials under stringent limitations, primarily for classroom and class-related purposes. Please use the links listed below or ask a BIC Librarian for more detailed information.
Students, please consult with a staff member or your instructor before undertaking extensive photocopying.
USEFUL LINKS
SMU Copyright Resources
UT System Copyright Site
Standford Copyright Advice
Updated March 2009
