Internet Policy
1. As an information resource, the Internet enables the library to provide information beyond the confines of its own collection. It offers access to a wealth of material to individuals of all ages. However, sources on the Internet may not be accurate, complete or up-to-date. The North Freedom Public Library does not accept responsibility for information accessed on the Internet.
2. The Library requires that all use of electronic information resources be done in a responsible fashion and in keeping with commonly recognized ethical limits within the community. In order to achieve that goal, the Library reserves the right to restrict the sending, receiving or displaying of text or graphics, if any of those actions is deemed to be inconsistent with this policy and/or to tend to disrupt or disturb other individuals making reasonable use of the Library facilities.
3. Users must be 8 years of age in order to access library computers independently. The North Freedom Public Library assumes no responsibility for the use of the Internet by children.
4. U.S. copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code) prohibits the unauthorized reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials, without the explicit permission of the copyright holder. Responsibility for copyright infringement lies with the user.
5. Unauthorized use, including downloading or installing any harmful program or utility, viewing or sharing obscene, libelous, threatening or harassing material, or any other unlawful activity is prohibited.
6. The Library staff will:
a. Impose restrictions, such as time limits, on the use of Library equipment.
b. Ask users to remove themselves from Library equipment and revoke Internet privileges if they observe any behavior which they judge to be in conflict with this policy.
7. In the event of a suspected misuse, the Library Director reserves the right to review sites visited during a session.
Internet & Computer Use Guidelines
*YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR READING THESE GUIDELINES
You should be aware that private information shared on our Public Computer may not be secure.
By using the Internet workstations at the North Freedom Public Library you agree to the following guidelines:
- Users must be at least 8 years old to use computers independently. A responsible adult must directly supervise children under the age of 8.
- Treat the equipment with care, it is a tool, and may break if treated with physical aggression.
- The computers have a central printer. Pages must be picked up at the desk.
- Programs, plug-ins and other downloads may not be installed by users.
- Please be advised that the System Administrator reserves the right to monitor the sites you have visited during this session.
- Use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right. Inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of this privilege.
- Headphones must be used for any computer use involving sounds.
- Illegal use of computers may be subject to prosecution by local, state, or federal authorities.
- Private information shared on public computers may not be secure.
- Computer user is responsible for evaluating information and sources accessed on the computers.
Inappropriate use includes but is not limited to the following:
- Unauthorized tampering with computer hardware or software.
- Storage of data to anything other than a personal memory device.
- Displaying, printing or sending any material that is obscene, libelous, threatening or harassing.
- Downloading or installing spyware, viruses, Trojans, malware, or any other harmful program.
- Violation of software license agreements and copyright laws.