| 1. |
Use of the Internet
computers and word processing computers is available on
first-come, first-served basis. It may be possible to extend
that time if someone else does not need the computer. Due to
the limited number of Internet stations available, people
will be limited to a maximum of 2 hours a day. |
| 2. |
Use of
the Internet computers is limited to the cardholders. No
one is allowed to use another person’s library card account
to access the internet computers. No more than two people at
a time are allowed at a computer. |
| 3. |
Use of the
Internet computers is limited to those whose library
accounts are in good standing with less than $3.00 in fines
or fees. Those with fines/fees over the $3.00 limit may
still use computers for word processing by asking at the
circulation desk. |
| 4. |
Patrons requesting use of
the Internet will need to possess a library card and will
read and agree to a usage agreement that will be kept on
file. An individual must use the library’s computer
reservation station to be assigned a computer. The
reservation station is located at the circulation desk. |
| 5. |
The library assumes no
responsibility for the use of the Internet. Just as
libraries do not vouch for or endorse the viewpoints of all
written material in their collection, they do not do so for
electronic information. Parents or guardians are responsible
for the Internet information selected and/or accessed by
their children. |
| 6. |
Parents/guardians may
restrict their children and only their children-from access
to Internet resources accessible through the library.
Parents/guardians are advised to supervise their children's
Internet sessions. |
| 7. |
Sending and/or receiving
e-mail is permitted on the library's Internet computers, but
the library does not provide e-mail accounts. |
| 8. |
Personal software programs
cannot be used on library computers. |
| 9. |
Personal diskettes, CDs, and
flash drives may be used on library computers. |
| 10. |
Software cannot be
downloaded from the Internet. |
| 11. |
Printing is available for
$.10/pg. Prints made from the default laser printer HP1200
are $.10 each. Documents will be printed from a shared laser
printer that is kept at the circulation desk. Color printing
is available by using the Sharp MX 2300N. Color prints will
cost $.50 per page. |
| 12. |
Sometimes library staff can
help with basic computer use, but we will not provide
detailed information on software and its use. The library
reserves the right to require anyone who wishes to use the
computers to be knowledgeable in their operation. |
| 13. |
The use of the library
computers must be for legal and ethical purposes. Examples
of unacceptable purposes include, but are not limited to the
following:
- Destruction of or damage to
equipment, software or data belonging to the library;
- Violation of computer system security
and/or system configuration;
- Violation of another user's right to
privacy;
- Violation of the copyright laws of
the United States;
- Use of sounds and visuals that might
be disruptive to others;
- Receiving or displaying text or
graphics which may reasonably be construed as indecent
or obscene;
- Accessing “adult only” sites is
not allowed.
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| 14. |
The Internet is an unregulated medium. It
offers access to a wealth of material that may be
personally, professionally and culturally enriching to
people of all ages. However, the Internet also allows access
to material that may be offensive, disturbing and/or
illegal. |
| 15. |
Library staff cannot control the
availability, accuracy, or currency of information links,
which often change rapidly and unpredictably. Each
individual must evaluate the validity and reliability of the
information. |