Audiovisual Equipment: Most classrooms are equipped with audiovisual media equipment. If the equipment needed for a class cannot be found in the assigned classroom or is not working, consult the IT Help Request information page. Weekend instructors should notify the chair/coordinator prior to Institute closing for the weekend in order to have equipment reserved
Bookstore:The campus bookstore has the required textbooks and learning resources for your courses. Students are expected to purchase the required textbooks and other related materials needed for their respective classes as this will enhance their success. Therefore, it is expected that you use the recommended textbook within your various courses.
Information Technology Access/Use:All individuals who employ information technology resources provided by BAMSI (this includes, but is not limited to, telephones, computers, the Institute local-area and wide-area networks, and the Internet) must use these resources for academic purposes only. BAMSI computing and network resources is a privilege and not a right. Inappropriate use can result in suspension or revocation of privileges.
Inappropriate use can include, but is not limited to, the following:
- The intentional sending or retrieval of obscene, slanderous, and/or harassing messages and materials.
- The unauthorized access (or attempted access) of any networked computer system.
- The violation of copyright laws, including unauthorized copying or modifying of files.
- The use of networked resources for academic plagiarism.
- Any use for commercial purposes.
- The posting or downloading of non-academic and/or inappropriate material to the server or to a BAMSI computer.
- Any participation in network activities that place a strain on computer resources.
- The use of IRC (internet-relay chat) resources for non-academic purposes.
- The participation in gaming that is for non-academic purposes.
- The involvement in any other behavior deemed inappropriate.
- The unauthorized installation of software on BAMSI hardware.
Computer Lab Rules and Policies: Computer labs are for the use of current BAMSI students and employees. Students, faculty, and staff are expected to read and become familiar with the Acceptable Use Policy
- Food and drink are not allowed in computer labs.
- Cell phones should not be used in the labs.
- Children are not allowed in computer labs.
- Students are not to copy, install, or save anything to the hard drive of a PC without prior approval.
- Computers in labs are to be used specifically and only for class assignments.
- BAMSI assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect damages arising from the use of its connections to Internet services.
- Making electronic information available to students does NOT imply any endorsement of the content by the Institute.
- There should be no expectations of privacy when using computers on BAMSI campus. All activity is subject to monitoring by Information Technology staff.
Copiers: The Institute maintains photocopiers for use by instructors, staff, and students. The individual responsible for each copier assigns copier-use numbers to faculty and staff for that particular copier. Employees, instructors, may have access to the copiers. Users of the photocopiers should be aware of the laws governing the reproduction of copyrighted materials. Note: Copiers are provided for Institute business use only. Student’s that need a photocopy should go to the library and ask the front desk. In an effort to conserve resources, copying should be judicious and alternative methods of mass communication or presentation employed when possible. This will support our green initiative as well as reduce our costs for paper, toner, labor, and mechanical wear of the equipment.
Library Facilities and Services
library@bamsibahamas.edu.bs Library instruction can be scheduled by contacting the library directly, at least 24 hours in advance. Librarians can conduct research and information literacy classes, library orientations, or resource demonstrations. It is also possible to reserve the library computer lab and library space for your classes to use. Library instruction sessions take priority over scheduling class sessions. Please do not bring your classes to the library without prior confirmation from library staff. Circulation of most library materials is for three weeks and may be renewed once unless requested by another user. A library card or BAMSI identification card are required to check out materials. Faculty may apply for a library card at the library’s service desk or online at website. Faculty may request a semester length checkout for materials they need for a course. Reserve materials can be held in the library for your students’ use. Materials will be circulated by the instructor’s request (overnight, 3 days, library use only, etc.).
Resources: The Library provides a shared catalog of many learning resources, gives access to the collections of other libraries and allows users to search, request materials, and check the status of their personal account. Our E-library is a virtual library with full-text magazines, journals, newspapers, e-books, audio books, business resources, and full-length films. All are available on campus or remotely.
Parking: Staff, Faculty and students are required to register their car with the Institute, and utilize a parking sticker. Specially marked parking space (i.e. visitors, security, etc.) should be utilized as such. Handicap parking spaces do require a placard.