The 2010 Employee Handbook, page 57, plus other documents located on the intranet, contain Garden policies for use of information technology. The following "Ten Golden Rules" are provided as a reminder of some of the policies. It is important that you periodically review the Employee Handbook to refresh yourself on the do's, don'ts, and how to's at the #1 botanical garden in the USA.

TEN GOLDEN RULES OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(from the Missouri Botanical Garden Employee Handbook, 2010 Edition)

1. Do not reproduce either the software or related documentation (manuals) purchased or acquired by the Garden, unless expressly authorized by the software license agreement. The Garden does not condone, and will not tolerate, the illegal duplication or use of computer software.

2. Do not copy or install any software to or from 1) the network, 2) your computer, or 3) another's computer without written permission from the CIO. Permission requests must be submitted by a Division Director in writing. Otherwise, IT will install all software.

3. Do not install personally owned software on Garden computers. See #2.

4. Do not use your computer to make references that may be construed as harassing or disparaging to others, to solicit others for religious, political, or other personal causes, for commercial ventures, or for other non-job related solicitations.

5. Do not use e-mail or voice mail for matters not of concern to Garden operations. See #4. Neither e-mail nor voice mail messages are considered private and Employees have no personal privacy rights in the use of Garden communication and information technologies.

6. Do not access the Internet in an irresponsible manner. See #4.

7. Do not connect any computer to the Garden's network without anti-virus software installed, up-to-date and operating. The IT department works hard to keep the storm outside, but one unprotected computer can start a virus outbreak.

8. Do not give your computer password to others. The most common way to break into a computer is to trick someone into giving out their password.

9. Do not lock your computer in a closet and leave town with the only key. Yes, it has happened.

10. DO USE your computer to be more productive, better connected to Garden operations, better informed to do your work, and a better Employee. Enjoy!

Reviewed August, 2014