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from the Library of Congress

Internet Use Policy

In keeping with its mission, Anna Porter Public Library includes Internet access as another resource to provide the community with sources of information beyond the confines of the library's collection and to be used in accordance with the library policy. Sources accessed on the Internet may not meet the library's collection development standards, however, because all sources on the Internet do not provide information that is correct, complete, or current. 

COMPUTER USE  

Public use of the computer workstations for word processing,  searching for information, educational programs and games or checking your e-mail, is offered at no charge.

Computer sessions are limited to 30 minutes per session. A maximum of 3 sessions per day is allowed provided others are not waiting for access. Only library supplied hardware and software can be used on or connected to library computers.

Users 14 years of age or younger will be permitted to access the Internet only if a parent or guardian has signed the Internet Parental Consent Form.  Parents or legal guardians, not the library staff, are responsible for their children's use of the Internet. In order to comply with the requirements of Section 9134(f)(1) of the Library Services and Technology Act as provided by 20 U.S.C. Section 9134(f)(1),  the library will operate a technology protection measure on all computers with Internet access that protects against access through such computers to visual depictions that are: (1) obscene; (2) child pornography; or (3) harmful to minors.  The library will enforce the operation of such technology protection measure during any use of such computers by minors.

The technology protection measure on each computer can be turned off at the request of adults.  

Computer users who do not comply with the library's rules and policies will be reminded of these policies. Those who continue to violate rules after previous warnings will be restricted from using the computers. 

COMPUTER USE RULES

1.  Intentionally access NO material that is obscene, child pornography or "harmful to minors" (consistent with any applicable state or local laws) or computer accounts belonging to others.

 2. Conduct NO activities that disrupt library patrons or staff.

 3. Use library supplied disc or CDs only. Each costs $1.

 4. Do NOT alter or damage software or hardware.

 5. Do NOT violate computer system security, network usage polices and regulations, and/or software licensing agreements.

 6. Do not attempt to use computer accounts, access codes, files, passwords or data belonging to the library or others.