INTERNET AND WORKSTATION
USE  POLICY

Procedures ~ Rules of Conduct ~ Philosophy

Procedures

1. Anyone wishing to use a computer workstation with Internet access must have a valid library card account issued by a NOBLE library. Users may log in for 60 minutes on any available workstation by entering their card number or make a reservation for future use of a library Internet workstation. Users may continue to work until all computers are occupied and/or reservations are pending.
2. These procedures apply to all workstations with Internet access.
3. Users violating these procedures for use will be asked to stop. If the violation continues, the user will forfeit the right to use the workstation and may be asked to leave the Library.
4. The Library reserves the right to further restrict computer use if excessive time by an individual prevents others from access to a workstation.
5. Users will pay promptly for all paper they generate from the printer. The cost for copies is $.05 per page.

These procedures have been drafted in accordance with the Library Bill of Rights and freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment. The Library reserves the right to regulate the use of workstations in any manner deemed consistent with the intent of these procedures and further reserves the right to terminate a workstation session at any time. In addition, the Library reserves the right to modify these procedures and or develop procedures that are deemed appropriate and in the best interest of promoting and enforcing the intent of this policy.

Rules of Conduct

Library employees are authorized to take prompt and appropriate actions to enforce the Rules of Conduct and/or to prohibit use by persons who fail to comply with the Internet Use Policy as stated or implied herein.

1.   ◊ Minors/Adults shall NOT access material that is obscene or pornographic (which includes but is not limited to child pornography and material which is harmful to minors or is otherwise inappropriate).
     ◊ Minors/Adults shall NOT use Library resources to engage in hacking or attempts to otherwise compromise system security.
     ◊ Minors/Adults shall NOT engage in any illegal activities on the Internet.
     ◊ Minors/Adults should use caution in their use of electronic mail, chat rooms, and other forms of direct electronic communications, as these forms of communications can expose Minors/Adults to dangerous situations.
     ◊ Minors/Adults should never disclose personal information, such as name, school, address and telephone numbers to strangers on the Internet.
2. Installation and/or modification of software is prohibited.
   
3. Users will follow copyright laws and licensing agreements.
   
4. Users will respect the privacy of other users.
   
5. Any restrictions on a child’s access to the Internet is the responsibility of the child’s parent or legal guardian.
   
6. Any user who damages equipment will be responsible for the cost required to return the equipment to proper operation.
   

   Philosophy

   The Peabody Institute Library of Danvers provides Internet access to the public in order to make available a vast array of information resources. An interconnected network of networks, the Internet offers a collection of materials made available by millions of sources across the globe. These files enable libraries to provide information and ideas often not otherwise available, supplementing local holdings. While much of the information on the Internet is of great value to researchers there may be material that is offensive or disturbing to some individuals. Not all sources on the Internet provide information that is current, accurate, or complete. The Library is unable to control or monitor the content of the materials on the Internet.

   These rules have been drafted in accordance with the Library Bill of Rights and freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment. The Library reserves the right to regulate the use of workstations in any manner deemed consistent with the intent of these procedures and further reserves the right to terminate a workstation session at any time. In addition, the Library reserves the right to modify the above and/or develop procedures that are deemed appropriate and in the best interest of promoting and enforcing the intent of this policy.

   
   

   Adopted by Library Trustees, October 2006,
   Peabody Institute Library of Danvers