Rules of Use of the Internet -
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- Each user
shall be deemed to agree, by advancing beyond the initial computer screens,
to abide by the Library's Internet Use Policy.
- Users will
be allowed Internet access in increments of one hour based on availability
of computers. Users will be allowed additional one-hour increments if
computers continue to be available.
- Users may
not send, receive, or display obscene materials, child pornography, and/or
other materials prohibited under applicable local, state, and federal
laws.
- Users may
not make unauthorized entry into other computational, informational,
or communication services or resources.
- Users may
not misrepresent themselves or the Library by using computer accounts,
access codes, numbers, passwords, signatures, or network identification
assigned to others.
- Users may
not invade the privacy of others at any time or in any way.
- Users may
not participate in online chat.
- Users may
not use the Internet for illegal activities, including the violation
of the rights of third parties, or activities inconsistent with the Library's
tax-exempt status.
- Users may
not make any attempt to damage, alter, and/or bypass the Library System's
computer equipment, software, or data, and/or the equipment, software,
or data of others. In addition, users may not instruct or demonstrate
to another user how to bypass web-filtering technology or other software
control mechanisms. Any user who violates this rule in any manner may
lose access to the Internet or lose other Library privileges. Other sanctions
may apply as described elsewhere in this document.
- Copyright:
U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code) prohibits the unauthorized reproduction
or distribution of copyrighted materials, except as permitted by the
principles of "fair use." Subject to fair use, users may neither
reproduce copyrighted materials (text, images, programs, and/or data)
nor distribute such materials by any means (including electronic mail)
without the explicit written permission of the copyright holder. Responsibility
for any consequences of copyright infringement lies with the user. The
Library expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility resulting
from such use.
- Only Library
staff may reboot, restart, or log onto the Library's Internet computers.
- Violation
of the Library's Internet Use Policy and
of any other rules and regulations may result in a loss of access to
the Internet (including the World Wide Web) through the Library's Internet
connection and/or a loss of other Library privileges. Unlawful activities
may result in prosecution by local, state, and/or federal authorities.
Internet
Safety Warning and Notice to Parents and Guardians:
Because the
Internet includes some information which parents and guardians may deem
to be unsuitable for their children, parents and guardians must provide
the necessary guidance and oversight of their children. Parents and guardians
must ensure that they take all appropriate actions in respect to the use
of the Internet at the Library by their minor children. The Library System
and its staff cannot act in the place of a parent or guardian. Parents
and guardians have both the responsibility for their children’s use
of the Internet computers at the Library and the right to:
- assure their
children’s safety and security when using electronic mail, chat
rooms, and other forms of direct electronic communication;
- protect against
unauthorized access, including “hacking”
and other unlawful activities by their children; and,
- protect against
unauthorized disclosure, use and dissemination of personal identification
information regarding minors.
The Library
System employs a technology protection measure (TPM) to filter websites
with the intent of providing for the safety and security of minors using
Library services. Sometimes this results in websites being overblocked.
The Library has established procedures for providing access
to websites that are blocked by the TPM.
Excerpt
from the Internet Use Policy
Approved by the Library Board 10/25/04
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