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Welcome to the National College of Art & Design

• Introduction
• Director's Foreword
• The History of NCAD
• Student Services & Accessibility
• Student Handbook
  • Your College
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  • Health & Safety
  • Your Studies
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Facilities

• Library
• Learning Centre
• Large Lecture Room
• Canteen
• Telephones
• Public Transport
• Car Parking
• Sports Facilities
• Internet
• Computer & Network Systems Acceptable Use and Code of Conduct

Library

For modern art and design the NCAD library is the best art library in Ireland. It has a collection of over 60,000 books and exhibition catalogues with emphasis placed on 19th & 20th Century art and design. The Library subscribes to about 300 magazines, which offer an international view of the subjects taught in the College.

Introductory tours of the Library are given to all new students at the beginning of each year. In-depth tutorials on information retrieval are provided for students who are commencing major projects and theses. Booklets are also available describing various Library systems and services.

The Library offers a range of services to users including loans and reservations, inter-library loans, CD-ROM and printed indices, access to the Internet, black and white and colour photocopiers. The library catalogue (Talis) is available for viewing on the NCAD website and includes all books, catalogues and theses within the library.

Opening hours are as follows:

Monday to Friday – 9.30 am to 9.00pm
Saturday – 10.00am to 4.00pm commencing 1st October 2011 – 11th February 2012 inclusive.

The National Irish Visual Arts Library (NIVAL)

The National Irish Visual Arts Library (NIVAL) is a unique research library, jointly funded by the Arts Council and NCAD. NIVAL is located on the ground floor of the Clock Building and contains an invaluable and ever-growing collection of reference material documenting 20th century and contemporary Irish art and design. The collection consists of books, journals, exhibition catalogues and tens of thousands of items of ephemera.

The core collection comprises files on individual Irish artists (3,500+) and Irish galleries (800+).

Artists and Galleries files are complemented by files in related areas such as Design, Fashion, Sculpture, Time based Art, Art Collections, Societies and Association along with annual Exhibitions including the Irish Exhibition of Living Art, ROSC and EVA.

NIVAL also holds a number of Special Collections of archival material documenting specific artists, art movements or material collections including an important collection of nearly 500 Artists Books. Expert advice is available on site on how best to use the collection for your specific research queries. Black and white photocopying and scanning facilities are also available.

Opening hours are as follows:

Opening hours are as follows:

• Monday and Wednesday 10.00am – 8.30pm
• Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10.00am – 5.00pm
• Saturday (during term time) 10.00am – 4.00pm

Further information on NIVAL and its collections is available from our website at http://nival.ncad.ie, or by telephone at 636 4347 or 646 1102/1103

Learning Centre

The Learning Centre offers a good range of independent study courses for those who wish to borrow language-learning material. It also offers video and DVD viewing facilities.

The careers collection is housed in this area. Students looking for information on writing CVs or attending interviews will find useful material here. Those considering career or further study options should also check out the collection.

Students who find that they having difficulties in using the Library catalogue or in finding material on the shelves can request personal guided tours of the Library, or one-to-one tuition in using the catalogue. Booking is necessary for this service.

Access to the Library art and design databases (Art Full Text, Artbibliographies Modern, JSTOR, Design and Applied Arts Index) is available at the Learning Centre.

This area can also be used for quiet study.

Opening hours:
Monday to Friday: 9.30am – 1.00pm and 2.00pm – 5.00pm

For further information call in, or phone (01) 636 4382.

Sheridan Room

The Sheridan Room, located above the Library, is available to student groups for meetings, shows etc. It is only available in the evenings, after lecture times. Enquiries should be directed to the main Attendants’ Office.

Canteen

The Canteen is located downstairs from the Concourse, just below the Students’ Union. During term-time it is open from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. It serves anything from sandwiches, scones etc. to a full meal, caters for vegetarians and is reasonably priced. There is additional seating in the concourse area above the canteen, with vending machines for tea/coffee and snacks.

During holidays the Canteen is open on a limited basis to the end of July and then closes until the new academic session begins.

Crèche Facilities

The College does not have a crèche so it is necessary for students with children to make their own arrangements. Please see the section on Grants and Fees for details of the Childcare Support Fund in operation in the College.

Telephones

All full-time staff will have a copy of the internal telephone numbers should you need to phone another Department. Students are not allowed to get an outside line from the Switchboard. In emergencies, you could request your Faculty or Department Secretary to telephone outside the College for you. The main telephone number is 636 4200.

There are public phones in the Concourse, the School of Design for Industry and the Granary.

Public Transport to NCAD

Buses No. 51, 78 and 123 all travel from the city centre to Thomas Street with the 78 and 123 having a very frequent service. The 78 and 51 leave from Aston Quay. The 123 travels from Marino, via O'Connell Street and Dame Street. Maps and links to public transport timetables are available here.

Car Parking

This is scarce. We have a limited number of places for students who have a medically supported need to have a car. Unfortunately we cannot provide parking to any other students. Favourable rates may be negotiated on a regular basis with either of the two nearby public car parks.

Sports Facilities

Regrettably the College does not have space for sports facilities. It does however fund the use of outside facilities and you can make a case to your Students’ Union for support if you have a proposal in mind. The Union has an organised swimming evening and various other supported events. Check with them!

Internet and IT support www.ncad.ie/itsupport

Location The IT Support office is located beside the Sybil Connolly Lecture room in the Clock Building.

Contact either by email: itsupport@ncad.ie or dial: (01) 6364200 Ext. 4382

IT Helpdesk

An IT Technician is available in the IT Office from:

• 10 to 4, Monday to Friday for first three weeks of Semester 1 only to assist with getting on the wireless network and
• 1.30 to 4, Monday to Friday for rest of Semester 1 - Semester 2.

Wireless Internet Access

In the summer of 2008, NCAD implemented a new Trapeze wireless system across its Thomas St. campus. For instructions on configuring your wireless card and laptop (WPA security, Proxy settings, etc) please go to the IT Support section of the NCAD website.

Please note that your username is your student number and your password is your date of birth i.e. if born on 3rd July 1983 then your password will be 03071983.

You are advised to change your password from your DOB by going to http://password.ncad.ie

General Access Computers

There are Internet facilities in a number of Faculties and Departments and the Library. There is also a drop-in centre in the Canteen.

SMS Texting

NCAD uses an SMS text service to relay important information to the student body via mobile phone. Please ensure that the Admissions Office has your correct mobile number.

Pilot Projects

IT Support work on a number of pilot projects during the summer months so please check the itsupport section of NCAD website for a more up to date list of services.

 

Computer & Network Systems Acceptable Use Policy

The National College of Art & Design is anxious to achieve a balance between proper and legitimate academic and personal usage of computers and the College’s responsibility to monitor and regulate any misuse whilst still maintaining the individual’s legitimate privacy. The College is committed to providing computer resources including email and internet access for staff and student use to promote the aims of the College’s courses and to facilitate education, research and Central Office for Admissions and Student Services. Through the College’s IT Committee the following usage policies have been established so as to ensure that the college can offer the widest possible range of services to the college community without limiting academic freedom.

The College is committed to maintaining the privacy of its users and will not actively monitor computer usage but users should be aware that the college will be retaining records of all usage and these records could be made available in specific circumstances.

The College’s computer resources may not be used:

• For illegal acts
• For activities in breach of College policies
• For personal commercial activity (unless specifically authorized by the IT Committee).

The College computer facilities are only available for the college community.

All users carry duties and responsibilities in relation to computer and network systems and must adhere to the following broad policies:

1. All users must respect the Laws of Ireland and specifically but not exclusively be aware of their individual responsibilities under:
   • Copyright Act (1963) and Amendments
   • Data Protection Act (1988)
   • Prohibition of Incitement to Hatred Act (1989)
   • Criminal Damage Act (1991)
   • Freedom of Information Act (1997)
   • Child Trafficking and Pornography Act (1998)
2. The College will provide all users with an account number and a password to permit access to the College’s network and other computer resources. It is the responsibility of the individual member of the College community to prevent unauthorized use of their account. Staff members must ensure as far as practical that the computers, either in their office or under their direct care are not used for unauthorized purposes. The IT Manager will be in a position to give advice and assistance in safeguarding software and equipment.
3. Users must behave reasonably in their use of the college computer facilities and must not undertake or facilitate any activity that could jeopardize in any way the integrity, reliability and performance of these resources. Users must check with the IT Manager before doing anything that might affect the network. Willful damage to computer resources will result in disciplinary action which may include prosecution under appropriate legislation. Deliberately wasteful use of resources and time could lead to withdrawal of services or disciplinary action.
4. Users must take reasonable care to ensure that they do not transmit viruses or other malicious computer codes to other users. The College will provide guidelines and practical help to all users to protect their computers.
5. It is not acceptable to view, download, transmit or store any offensive indecent images or material unless this is an integral part of the research being pursued by the user and has been agreed in writing with the relevant Head of Faculty and the Director.
6. It is not acceptable to attempt to access any files, data or records for which the user is not authorized.
7. The College’s Computer System is not to be used to publish or transmit anything that is libelous or defamatory or is damaging to another computer system.
8. Users must clearly indicate that any views that they express whilst using the computer facilities are their own views and not those of the College.
9. All software installed and used on the College computer systems, including stand alone computers, must be appropriately licensed. Users must adhere at all times to the terms and conditions of such licenses.
10. Increasing amounts of data and information are stored on electronic media and the College computer system. Users who have access are responsible for such data and must make themselves aware of the College Computer & Network Systems Code of Conduct and ensure that the integrity, accessibility, accuracy and confidentiality of such data is maintained.
11. Failure to abide by these policies may result in being denied access to the computer resources as well as other proceedings.
12. All work for the College website must be approved through the College webmaster and must be approved by the Head of the appropriate area.
13. This policy on acceptable computer use will be amended from time to time as required. All users of college computer resources are deemed to have made themselves aware of these policies.

Code of Conduct

The College has issued a Computer and Network Systems Acceptance Use Policy and this Code of Conduct arises from that policy. The Code of Conduct applies to all users of the computer and network systems in the National College of Art & Design.

1. Access to server rooms is strictly forbidden unless authorized by the IT Manager or the Buildings Officer.
2. Web shots and outside media will be blocked. Requests can be made to the IT Manager through the Head of Faculty to connect to outside media.
3. IT equipment should not be taken off site without the authorization of the Head of Faculty or Head of Department or the IT Manager.
4. All equipment, which is taken off site, must be separately insured through the accounts office.
5. Faculties and Departments are required to maintain written records of all software installed in each machine.
6. Software:
   1. All software installed on a machine must have a valid license and proof of ownership.
   2. Personally owned software should not be installed on a machine
   3. When installing software or purchasing new software for a machine the IT Manager must be advised so that Faculty and Department records for each machine are updated.
   4. Users must not copy software or data without the permission of the copyright owner.
7. Computer and Network Resources are not to be used for individual commercial use unless authorized by the college management.
8. Connection of devices to the college network is strictly forbidden.
9. Use of malicious code programmes is not permitted nor is the intentional destruction or unauthorized monitoring of electrical communication.
10. Encryption technology cannot be used on electronic data without notifying the IT Manager in advance.
11. Use of a modem on a computer is prohibited.
12. Users must be aware that websites visited and incoming / outgoing emails will be logged by the server. These logs are backed up daily and will be held for a month before being overwritten.
13. Disc Space:
    1. Disc space may be requested from the IT Manager for staff members to store files.
    2. Disc space and email accounts will be deleted when a user finishes their connection on a day-to-day basis by the college. This deletion will take place one month after the user leaves the college.
    3. Authorization must be sought from the IT Manager for additional network points.
14. Users must respect the Laws of Ireland and be aware of their responsibilities under Copyright Act (1963) and as amended.
    • Data Protection Act (1988)
    • Prohibition of Incitement to Hatred Act (1989)
    • Criminal Damage Act (1991)
    • Freedom of Information Act (1997)
    • Child Trafficking and Pornography Act (1998).
15. In the interests of health and safety the removal of covers from machines is strictly forbidden.
16. In the summer period staff can request their account at ncad.ie emails to be sent to an outside email address; however it is essential that the address is one where anti virus software has been installed.
17. Faculties and Departments that are upgrading their machines and disposing of the old ones must give a list of computers for resale to the IT Manager.
18. Users should be aware of the computer user’s Safety and Health & Welfare Document recommending suitable positions for computer equipment and furniture.
19. Old Computer Equipment
    All computer equipment that is not working and cannot be fixed will be sent to a designated recycling company for disposal. This must be arranged through the IT Manager.
20. Network settings on computers are not to be changed.
21. Email: All staff & student emails will be in the format lastnameinitialoffirstname@ncad.ie

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