24-Hour Space Guidelines

1. Purpose

These guidelines define access and acceptable use of the 24-hour computer facilities at CIT Woden.

These guidelines address access to the 24-hour space, facilities use and emergency procedures.

CIT shall not be liable for damage, theft or loss of personal property of students in the 24-hour space.

3.1 The 24-hour space is provided for the convenience of CIT students.
3.2 Students who want to use the 24-hour space acknowledge they have read and agree to these guidelines before access will be added to their Woden CITCard.
3.3 The 24-hour space is located on the ground floor of B Block. Entrance is via the external door from Bradley Street.
3.4 Access is controlled. Students can enter by swiping their Woden CIT card on the swipe access point at the 24-hour space entrance.
3.5 Students cannot allow others entry into the space.
3.6 Any belongings found in the 24-hour space will be relocated to CIT Student Services.
3.7 When the Woden campus closes for the day, students working in the 24-hour space will be asked by Security to vacate the 24-hour space with their belongings and re-enter by tapping in with their Woden CIT card via the 24-hour entrance on Bradley Street.
3.8 Before the Woden campus closes, each computer will issue a warning and then sign off the logged in user. Students should make sure to save their work before the forced sign off.
3.9 For additional information about CIT computer use, please see cit.edu.au/library/computers-study-spaces.
3.10 Cleaners may be present in the area while students are using the 24-hour space as part of CIT’s routine cleaning requirements.

3.11 Amenities include:
3.12 kitchenette with hot and cold water and a microwave.
- a. Toilets.
- b. Food and drink vending machines
- c. Multifunction device (MFD) to print, copy, or scan documents. Instructions on how to use the MFD and load funds to a student print account are available from cit.edu.au/print or on posters above the device.
3.13 Students are expected to leave the sink area, microwave and computer workstations clean and tidy.
3.14 Any issues or damage should be reported immediately to Library staff via citlibrary@cit.edu.au.
3.15 PCs and MACs are available with CIT software installed.
3.16 Students must sign on to the PCs and MACs using their CIT number and password. To set up your CIT password visit cit.edu.au/m365.
3.17 Students must abide by the ICT Acceptable Use Policy while using technology in the 24-hour space.

3.18 Staff and students use these facilities at their own risk.
3.19 CCTV monitoring is in operation in the 24-hour space.
3.20 Security staff are onsite Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 10pm and some Saturdays 8am – 4pm.

3.21 In situations involving a medical emergency or threat to life, call 000.
3.22 There is a red duress button on the side of the wall between the internal door and the kitchenette space.
3.23 The duress alarm should only be activated in the event of an emergency or if you anticipate an incident is about to occur where you or another person requires security to attend.
3.24 Firmly press the large red button for 2 seconds to activate the alarm.
3.25 Security or Facilities will attend to respond to the incident.
- a. Facilities and Security are not onsite after hours and therefore it may take 15-30 minutes to respond.
3.26 If the duress button is pressed for inappropriate reasons, outside those listed above, the student may be liable for the cost of the call out fee.

3.27 In situations involving a medical emergency or threat to life, call 000.
3.28 Request the required service: ambulance, police or fire.
- a. Give the address of CIT Woden: 36 Bradley St, Phillip, ACT 2606.
3.29 If calling from a mobile phone and 000 doesn’t connect, call 112 instead.

For more information about these guidelines contact citlibrary@cit.edu.au.

These guidelines are implemented through the associated procedures. Authority to make changes to the guideline rests with the owner.