Internet Access and Computer Use
INTERNET ACCESS AND COMPUTER USE
6/2/2007
POLICY
The
Converse Free Library provides Internet access and other electronic
resources to library users as part of its mission to "encourage
learning, stimulate curiosity and share ideas. The Internet has a
wealth of information, including educational and recreational
material. It is also unstructured, unregulated and ever changing. All
this poses challenges and questions for the library. This policy is a
well intended attempt to address issues regarding the use of the
library's Internet access and its computers. The Library Trustees may
amend or rescind any part of this policy at any time.
Expectations
The
Converse Free Library expects users of the library's computers to do so
responsibly, ethically and legally. Local, state or federal law must be
obeyed.
The misuse of library's computers or Internet access will
result in loss of Internet privileges. The librarian will make and
enforce these judgments. Users will be held financially responsible
for malicious damage done to the library's hardware or software.
Administrative Rules
Software downloads to the library computers are not allowed.
Use of the Internet will be limited to 20 minutes if someone is
waiting. The time limit begins when a person makes it known that they
are waiting.
There is a $.15/page fee for anything printed from the library's computers.
Afterschool use of the library computers by students may be restricted to designated areas.
Disclaimer
The
library does not use filtering software. The library can not be held
responsible for the content found on the Internet or its use.
The library will not serve as in loco parentis. Parents are urged to
supervise their children's use of the Internet. Information to help
parents counsel their children is available at the library.
The Library can not be liable for damage done to patron computers or storage devices.
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