rev. 09.18.03

 

 

RCSCL provides access to the Internet in keeping with its mission to be a forum for information and ideas for all members of the community.

 

1. Residents of the RCS School District have priority for Internet access.

 

2. Internet users must sign in at the circulation desk and show appropriate ID each time they go online.

 

3. At time of first Internet use:
1. Applicants must sign agreement to follow RCSCL Public Internet Use Policy.
2. Persons under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by parent/legal guardian who will review the agreement with the minor and also will sign authorization for Internet use by the minor.
3. Internet sticker will be affixed to patron’s library card.

 

4. Access to the Internet is unfiltered. The RCSCL cannot guarantee the accuracy or appropriateness of information acquired over the Internet. The library does not take responsibility for any individual’s use of the Internet. Patrons are urged to use caution about providing identifying information during any online activity, including electronic mail, chat rooms, and other direct electronic communications.

 

5. Internet use will be limited according to demand. Work sessions may be limited to 60 minutes. Recreational and browsing sessions may be limited to 30 minutes. A patron may sign up for an additional session if there is no demand. However, there is a daily limit of 90 minutes for recreational use.

 

6. Patrons may print at a cost of 15 cents per page.

 

7. Bookmarks to websites will be created only at the discretion of library staff.

 

8. Nothing may be copied or downloaded to the library computer’s hard drive. To save work, patrons must copy onto a 3 ˝” disk formatted for PC compatibility.

 

9. Library staff will provide basic instruction to help users with Internet access. Staff will not be available for continual support during online sessions. Internet training sessions will be scheduled on a regular basis.

 

10. The location of the computers and frequent need for staff support reduces the possibility for privacy.

 

11. As with all formats, patrons must respect copyright laws and licensing agreements.

 

12. If library staff judges any Internet viewing to be disruptive to other patrons or library staff, that work session will be terminated. Further disruptive behavior will result in the patron being asked to leave the library. Disruptive behavior for purposes of Internet use is defined as hate speech, child pornography, obscenity, hacking, and illegal activities.

 

13. Anyone violating this policy may be denied use of the Internet services. See section 2D of the RCSCL Operating Policies for procedures.

 

14. If you are concerned about what your child may access on the Internet, please accompany your child during Internet work sessions. The best protection for your child is your presence.

 

I/We have read this policy and will follow it.

 

 

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Applicant’s Signature        

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