1. Each user shall be deemed to agree, by advancing beyond the initial computer screens, to abide by the Library's Internet Use Policy.
2. 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.
3. Users may not send, receive, or display obscene materials, child pornography, and/or other materials prohibited under applicable local, state, and federal laws.
4. Users may not make unauthorized entry into other computational, informational, or communication services or resources.
5. Users may not misrepresent themselves or the Library by using computer accounts, access codes, numbers, passwords, signatures, or network identification assigned to others.
6. Users may not invade the privacy of others at any time or in any way.
7. Users may not participate in online chat.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Only Library staff may reboot, restart, or log onto the Library's Internet computers.
12. 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