Learning Resources Department Employee Guide

Personal Communication & Electronic Devices

In accordance with College  Operating Procedure #3.41 Employee Expectations, the use of Bluetooth equipment, headphones and other media devices should not interfere with the business needs of the College or an employee's duties and responsibilities.

Headphones cannot be worn at any Learning Resources service point unless approved by the Supervisor for a given task such as training. Headphones cannot be worn while performing work duties in the open areas of the Library or tutoring rooms including but not limited to shelving and in-person tutoring.

The use of cellular telephones, smartphones, tablets, eReaders and personal laptops should be limited and should not interfere or compromise the business needs of the College. Employees may use personal electronic devices for calls, texts, accessing the Internet, mobile applications, social networking or other online services as long as it does not interfere with employee performance or become a distraction. Personal phone calls, texting, or internet use should be kept to a minimum as long as it does not:

• interfere with job duties
• supersede work responsibilities
• cause harm to the College
• add additional cost to the College
• unduly burden the College’s technology resources

Failure to comply with this procedure may result in disciplinary action.