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== Purpose ==

This WIKI explains some of the reasons why it is important to follow Computer Lab policies and procedures, and how to help to promote adhering to those policies and procedures...


== Why is it Important to Follow Policies and Procedures? ==

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=== Written Instructions ===

:'''Below are the written reasons and methods to promote adherance to policies and procedures:'''

====Why are Lab Policies and Procedures Important?====


When supporting computer systems the overseer(whether for business or volunteering purposes) becomes responsible for its protection and the efficient operation. In this case, the volunteer becomes the "caretaker" of this system, and deals with a lot of issues that are usually "hidden" or "ignored" by the users of the system. This is not to point the blame on the user, but to emphasize the human nature of "out of sight, out of mind".