INTERNET RULES
1. Library Internet computers are available for use on a first-come first-served basis. Patrons may sign-up at the “Waiting List” computer if there are no computers available. The “Waiting List” computer will notify patrons when there is a computer available.
2. Patrons are to read the Internet Rules and abide by them. The Library reserves the right to restrict Internet use based on violation of the Internet Rules.
3. There is a 1 hour per session limit on the use of the Internet computers. There is a limit of two hours per day, per person. The Library’s software manages patron sessions on the Internet computers and patrons will be notified of the time remaining in their session. There is a 2 session maximum per person, per day. There is also a limit of two people at a time at the computer. Parents are responsible for children 16 and under using Library Internet computers. There are very limited exceptions to the library’s time limits on the Internet computers.
4. The library is not responsible for the content of any materials accessed through the Internet. Parents or guardians, NOT the library or its staff, are responsible for the Internet information selected and/or accessed by their children. Parental supervision of children searching the Internet is advised.
5. Inappropriate use of the Internet may result in suspension or revocation of Internet use following the policy violation consequences in section XII of the library policy. The following activities are unacceptable:
--Use of the Internet for any purpose, which results in the harassment of others.
--Destruction of, damage to or unauthorized alteration of the
library's computer equipment, software, or security
procedures.
--Downloading (FTP) any software to library computers or to a
floppy.
--Contacting a source which contains lewd, obscene, and/or
pornographic material.
--Participating in and/or observing a chat and/or instant messaging session which contains lewd, obscene, and/or pornographic material.
--Copying a program from the hard drive for personal use--this
is a violation of federal law.
--Introducing viruses into the library’s software, databases, or
e-mail in any way, re-arranging the computer desktop, or
harming any library computers, networks, software, or
automation systems in any way.
--Violating federal, state or local laws, including the transmission or receiving of child pornography or harmful material, fraud, or downloading copyrighted material.
6. Cost for printing materials from the computer will be $0.25(twenty-five cents) per page for black and white copies and $1.00(one dollar) per page for color copies, no exceptions will be made to this, even if you supply your own paper. Patrons must deposit money onto their Library card account prior to making printouts from the Internet computers.
7. Research only computers are available. These computers are to be used for the online card catalog, use of the library’s online databases, and other research for educational or personal use. These computers are not to be used for surfing, e-mail, chatting, games, or etc. These computers also have word processing software installed for patron use. There is not a time limit on these computers, but patrons should be aware of others waiting.
8. The Library also provides wireless laptop computers for public access Internet. These laptops can be used for general Internet use or card catalog and research. The laptops do not have the software to monitor patron usage and do not have the ability to print. We ask that patrons respect the time limits for usage set by the Internet Rules when using the laptops.
Updated July 2009
Last updated: 07/22/2009