As part of the Diver Library’s mission to meet the information needs of Schaghticoke residents, the library offers free public access to the Internet through our computer. Access to the Internet enables patrons to explore a vast array of information beyond that contained in the Library’s collection. However, the primary use of the Library computers should be for education and reference.

While the Library offers guidance to a wide array of useful and interesting Internet sites on the World Wide Web, some may contain inaccurate, controversial, and even offensive material. The Library does not monitor and has no control over the information accessed through the Internet and cannot be responsible for its accuracy, authenticity, or suitability of content.

Users are asked to remember that they are in a public building and to show consideration for others when viewing Internet sites.

• The Library does not allow use of pornography, game and chat room sites.
• Parents and guardians are responsible for monitoring their child's use of the computer and Internet. Any restrictions of a child's access are the responsibility of the parent/guardian, not the library staff.
  ~Persons under the age of 18 must have signed parental authorization to use the computer and Internet.
  ~Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult at the computer/Internet workstation.
• All computer/Internet users must have a current library card from UHLAN.
  ~Users are required to sign in at the circulation desk each time to use the computer and Internet workstation.
  ~A maximum of two users at the workstation at a time are allowed.
  ~If the computer is shared, all users must agree to the Library's Computer and Internet Use Policy.
• Access to the computer workstation is available in 30-minute increments and limited to one hour per day.
  ~There can only be one standing reservation at a time.
  ~Latecomers forfeit the unused portion of their reserved time.
  ~If someone is waiting to use the computer, those more than 10 minutes late will lose their entire reserved time.
• The Library does not provide personal email accounts.
• Patrons must respect copyright laws and licensing agreements.
• Patrons may use only the software provided on the computer workstation.
  ~Users may not bring in software and load it on the computer’s hard drive.
• Patrons must save files by downloading to a 3-1/2 inch formatted disk for an IBM-compatible PC.
  ~If you do not have one, disks are available for $1.00 at the Reference Desk.
  ~Files cannot be downloaded to the Library computer’s hard drive.
  ~Printer Use:
  *Whenever possible, please refrain from printing directly off the Internet, utilizing cut-and-paste information to a word-processing program whenever possible.
  *Black & white copies are $0.10 each.
  *Color copies are $0.25 each.
  *If you have any questions or need assistance with printing your material in a particular format, please see the Librarian.
• Misuse of the Library computer by not complying with these procedures and policies may result in loss of privileges.
  

Adopted by the Board of Trustees on November 17, 2001
Diver Memorial Library, Schaghticoke, NY 12154

I have read and agree to follow the Diver Memorial Library Computer and Internet Use Policy

PRINT: Name _________________________________________________
Signature/Date ________________________________________________

COMPUTER AND INTERNET USE AUTHORIZATION

I grant permission for _________________________________________ to use the library computer and access the Internet.

I agree to accept responsibility for setting standards for my child to follow when using the computer/Internet.

Parent/Guardian Signature _______________________________ Date ___________