|
Internet Policy
In response
to advances in technology and the changing needs of the community,
the Weyauwega Public Library endeavors to develop collections,
resources and services that meet the informational, recreational,
and educational needs of the Weyauwega community. It is within
this context that the Weyauwega Public Library offers access to
the Internet.
The Weyauwega
Public Library does not monitor and has no control over the information
accessed through the Internet and cannot be held responsible for
its content. The Internet is an unregulated medium. It offers
access to material that is personally, professionally and culturally
enriching to persons of all ages. However, it also enables access
to some material that may be offensive, disturbing and /or illegal.
The Library does not monitor and has no control over the information
accessed through the Internet and cannot be held responsible for
its content. The library assumes no responsibility for the quality,
accuracy or currency of any Internet resource. Internet users
should be aware that not all information found on the Internet
is accurate or current.
All Internet
resources accessible through the library are provided equally
to all library users. Parents or legal guardians, not the library
or its staff, are responsible for the Internet information
selected and/or accessed by their children. Parents- and only
parents or legal guardians - may restrict their children- and
only their children- from access to Internet resources accessible
through the library. Parents are advised to supervise their children's
Internet sessions.
Simply:
The Weyauwega
Public Library does not monitor an individual's use of any sites.
As all Internet workstations are in view of other patrons and
staff, users are not
permitted to display any visual images containing nudity, obscenity,or
graphic
violence.
Not all
sources on the Internet provide accurate, complete, or current
information.
You need to be a good information consumer, questioning the
validity of the information you find.
Staff
Assistance
For many
library staff, the Internet is also a new experience. Others may
have more experience. In all cases, we will attempt to assist
you in accessing the Internet. Although library staff cannot provide
in-depth training concerning the Internet or computer use, we
will always try to offer suggestions.
Guidelines
- The Internet
computer will be available during normal library hours, subject
to periodic maintenance.
- Use of
the Internet computers is on a first come, first serve basis.
A 30-minute time limit will be enforced if other people are
waiting to use the computer.
- You may
not use your own programs on the library's computers.
- All Internet
users are required to observe copyright law.
- Persons
who use the Internet at the library must respect the privacy
of others by refraining from interfering with their use of the
workstation.
- Parents
are strongly advised to supervise children under 12 in their
Internet sessions.
- Printing
will cost 25 cents per page.
- You may
have trouble accessing some of the sites you may want to visit
for the following reasons:
- There
are already too many visitors at this site and the host
computer has limited access.
- The
site is licensed to a place you may need to be affiliated
with to access.
- The
host computer has changed its address or closed.
- The
library's connection may be inoperable due to unforeseen
technical difficulties.
Inappropriate
use
Misuse or
abuses of the computer or Internet access will result in suspension
of Internet access. Examples of misuse are:
- Making
any attempt to alter software configurations.
- Engaging
in any activity which is illegal.
- Installing
or downloading to a hard disk.
- Attempting
to modify or gain access to files, passwords, or data belonging
to others; damaging or altering software components of any network
or database.
- Propagation
of computer viruses.
- Use of
personal software on library equipment.
- Damaging
the computer and/or its peripherals.
- Any corruption
of the computer's files.
Procedures
- Sign-up
at the library's circulation desk is required.
- Registration
by telephone is permitted, but only for the day of use, and
only during the hours when the library is open.
- Persons
are limited to 30 minutes at the workstation unless no one is
waiting.
To
the Top
|
|
