INTERNET USE
POLICY AND GUIDELINES
1. All users must register at the front desk before using the Public
Access Internet Computers (PAIC). Children under the age of 12 must be
accompanied by an adult when using the PAIC’s. The Eckstein Memorial
Library assumes no responsibility for the use of the Internet by children.
2.Use of the library’s PAIC’s is limited to one (1) hour per patron
per day. Time may be reserved in advance or taken on a walk-in basis.
Persons more than 15 minutes late for a reserved session will forfeit their
time.
3.
Responsible, ethical use of the Internet resources includes:
a. Using resources for educational
information and recreational purposes only: not for unauthorized, illegal,
or unethical purposes.
b. Respecting the privacy of others by
not misrepresenting oneself as another user.
c. Not attempting to modify or gain
access to files, passwords or data belonging to others.
d. Not seeking unauthorized access to any
computer system, or damaging or altering the software components of any
network or database, including the computers on which the software is
installed at the Eckstein Memorial Library.
e. Making only authorized copies of
copyrighted or licensed software pr data as specified by the U. S.
Copyright law (Title 17, US> Code).
f. Not sending, receiving or displaying
text or graphics which may reasonably be construed as obscene.
4. Use of the library’s PAIC’s may
be revoked at any time for inappropriate conduct, including but not limited
to the above- mentioned guidelines.
5. Users should be aware that information accessed via the
Internet may be controversial, inaccurate or dated. The Eckstein Memorial
Library makes a distinction between access to information via the Internet
and selection of library materials. The library acquires materials based on
the materials Collection Policy. Information accessed via the Internet is
not subject to the same review.
6. Chat rooms and instant messaging are not allowed on the Eckstein
Memorial Library PAIC’s.
Adopted 2-10-98
Revised 8-7-03
Revised 1-15-04 |
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