Minoa Free Library Computer Policy
MINOA FREE LIBRARY
COMPUTER/INTERNET USE POLICY
GENERAL
The Minoa Free Library provides public computers offering Internet access and applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, etc. It offers these in fulfillment of its mission to develop collections, resources and services that meet the cultural, informational, recreational and educational needs of its diverse community and to respond to advances in technology and the changing needs of its customers. All computer users must conform to general library rules. Please adhere to the following:
- Computer appointments are for one hour at a time only. The hour may be extended at the discretion of the staff if no one is waiting for a computer. Please ask a member of the staff if you wish to extend your computer time.
- There will be no more than two individuals at a computer workstation, and noise must be kept to a minimum.
- Computer usage is limited to two hours in a single day.
- Computer usage is free of charge except for consumables such as printing. The first printed page per day is free and the cost is ten cents per page thereafter.
- All library computers have security software. Users may not upload or download their own programs to the computer. The library staff is unable to disable the security software.
- Computer users must not use the library’s computers for any unlawful or illegal purposes. The viewing of child pornography is a criminal act and may be punishable as a felony.
ACCEPTABLE USE OF THE INTERNET
The Internet can be a valuable resource in informational and recreational pursuits, but it is also an unregulated medium that changes often and unpredictably. Information found on the Internet may be erroneous, incomplete, duplicitous, outdated and/or offensive to some. Minoa Free Library does not monitor Internet use and assumes no responsibility for information retrieved from the Internet. Library users access the Internet at their own risk and the library is not responsible for any direct or consequential damages as the result of Internet use. Please note the following:
- Access by children: Minoa Free Library provides equal access to all materials to all users. Only parents or guardians--not the library or staff--may restrict children’s use of the Internet (or other library materials). The library does not stand (I)in loco parentis. Parents concerned with their children’s Internet usage must supervise and advise their children themselves.
- Security: All Internet users should be aware that the Internet is not necessarily a secure medium, and all transactions, including transmission of financial information, may be subject to unauthorized access by third parties.
The following rules apply to all Internet users:
- All of the library computers are set up in full view of the public and the staff. Should anyone (other patrons or staff) find what is being viewed offensive in accord with overall community standards, the user shall be asked to sign off of the computers for the rest of that day. Continuing or repeated use of offensive material detected during or after Internet sessions (for example, by graphic pop-up windows coming up for the following user) will result in loss of computer privileges.
- Use of the Internet for activities that violate any applicable laws is prohibited.
- Users must respect intellectual property rights. Any consequences of copyright infringement reside with the individual user, and the Library expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility resulting from such use.
The library welcomes all members of the community who wish to use the computers but use of the Minoa Free Library Internet is a privilege, not a right. Violation of the rules or other inappropriate use will result in cancellation of this privilege.
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