The Cheney Library is pleased to provide its patrons with use of computers. The following policies are procedures have been developed for computer use. Please contact the librarians or one of the Board members with your questions.

Policies

• The library does not monitor the Internet and has no control over information that can be obtained through the Internet. Some of the information that can be accessed may be of questionable taste, possibly pornographic. We encourage all parents to talk to their children about use of the Internet. Parents, or guardians, not the library or the library staff, are responsible for the information accessed by their children.
• The library cannot guarantee the accuracy of information obtained from the Internet.
• Use of the computers is limited to no more than two patrons per session per computer, unless permission is obtained from the librarian.
• Use of computers for storage of data or downloading of files is prohibited.
• No floppy discs may be used, to prevent the introduction of computer viruses into our system.
• Access is not provided for:
  The utilization of chat lines
  The distribution of advertising
  Interfering with other users, services or equipment (hacking)
  Electronic mail
  Or any use that would violate federal, state, or local laws
• Librarians are not available for assistance at the computers. Please ask about our next training session.
• Failure to use the computer stations appropriately or responsibly may result in the loss of computer privileges.

• Training Sessions: To use computers, you must attend a training session held at the library. You must first have a library card. Initial sessions will be held: November 3, November 10 and November 17. There will be two sessions per evening, one from 7pm-8pm; the other from 8-9pm. There is a limit of 8 patrons per session. Additional sessions will be held the first Monday of each month, beginning December 1. Once you have completed the training session, your ‘patron registration card’ will be noted. To sign up for a training session, please call the library at 686-9401 or register at the desk.
• Age Restriction: You may attend training sessions if you are 8 years old. Patrons from the ages of 8-18 must have authorization from a parent or guardian before attending a training session.
• Signing Up: Use of computers is generally scheduled ahead of time, unless a computer is idle. You may sign up for computer time by calling 686-9401 or registering at the desk. (Please do not leave a reservation on the answering machine.)
• Checking In: You must check in at the desk in order to use the computers. The librarian will check your patron registration to verify your completion of the training session.
• Length of Sessions: Sessions are limited to one half hour. If you are involved in extended research, please consult the librarian. If a computer is idle, yoiur session may continue. Bear in mind that those who have reserved computer time will receive priority over those who have not.
• Printing: There is a charge of twenty cents per page for printing. Please pay the librarian at the desk.