What you need to know:
- The Library supports the Library Bill of Rights regarding Internet access.
- The Library respects user privacy when using the Internet. However,
security is technically difficult to achieve. The Library is not
responsible for electronic communication becoming public nor for the
accuracy of the information on the Internet.
- Parents/guardians are responsible for their children's access to the
Internet. As is the case with all other material in the library, the
parents/guardians are held in the highest regard and are respected as the
best selectors for their children's library use.
- The Internet is independent of the policies which guide the development of
the library's collection.
- Material which may be offensive to some users may be found on the
Internet. If a site is being accessed which can reasonably be
construed as offensive to others, the user may be asked to change
sites.
- Use of the Internet may be denied to those users who violate this
Acceptable Use Agreement or any policy governing the behavior of library
patrons.
What the library will do:
- The Library will offer computers in the Youth Services Department with
access only to pre-selected web sites.
- The Library will equip monitors in the Public Computing Center with
privacy screens.
- The Public Computing Center will be staffed during all hours of operation
with trained employees.
- Staff will monitor computer use by patrons, especially use by unescorted
minor children, for compliance with federal and state law.
- The Library will educate parents and children about their obligations and
responsibilities pertaining to use of the Internet.
What we ask you to do:
- Users will honor a time limit of one (1) consecutive hour.
- You must scan your diskette for viruses before using it in the Public
Computing Center.
- Users are required to consent to the Acceptable Use Agreement prior to use
of the Internet by pressing the "Enter" key on their keyboard.
What we ask you not to do:
- Please do not violate the terms of any copyright or software licenses.
- Please do not attempt to violate system security.
- Please do not use your own software. Diskettes are available for
purchase in the Public Computing Center.
- Please do not use the workstation to harass others.
- Please do not attempt to use the Internet for any purpose which would be
in violation of the any law. You use of the Internet constitutes
agreement to reimburse the library for any cost or expense it may incur as a
result of your illegal use or attempted illegal use including violation of
any copyright laws or breach of any license agreement.
Adopted by the Library Board of Trustees,
2000 January 13.
