Adults use the Internet at their own discretion. We do not censor the content available on the Internet. The Library does not monitor nor does it control the content of the Internet. Not all sites provide accurate, complete or current information. Some access points carry information that the user might find controversial or inappropriate. We encourage our patrons to be sensitive to the fact that they are in a public setting.

Parents or legal guardians are responsible for deciding what library materials and resources are appropriate for their children. As with other library resources, supervision or restriction of a child’s access to the Internet is the responsibility of the parent or legal guardian.

1. The Public Access Computers at the Library are available to all card-holders.
2. For Internet access, children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
3. Library staff will provide basic instructions to help users with Internet access as time permits. Please note that staff do not and cannot have complete knowledge of Internet content and may not be familiar with site users access or wish to access.
4. The Library currently has two public access computers, accessibility may be limited as follows:
   - a sign-up sheet will be utilized, if necessary, those that sign in first will be serviced first
   - if more than one person wishes to use each computer, users will be limited to 30 minutes of continuous use
   - reservation of time slots will be allowed
   - reference searches or use of the computer for school or work assignments will be given priority over other uses
5. Due to the location of the computer and the need for staff intervention for use, there is no assurance of privacy for the user.
6. The Library does not provide personal email addresses.
7. Any patron wishing to print material from the Internet must first notify the Library Staff. Patrons will be allowed to print materials from the Internet at the discretion of Library Staff at a cost of $.15 per page.
8. Users may not:
   Download files the Library computer’s hard drive. Files may be downloaded to a floppy disk provided by the patron or purchased from the Library.
   
   Access chat rooms or instant messaging.
   
   Save bookmarks or add shortcuts to the desktop of the computer.
   
   Invade the privacy of other library users.
   
   Make an attempt to damage computer equipment or software.
   
   Engage in any activity that is harassing or defamatory.
   
   Distribute unsolicited advertising.
   
   Install or download software at the Library terminal.
   
   Use terminals for any illegal or criminal purpose, including but not limited to, violation of computer system security, unauthorized use of computer accounts or access codes.
   
   Use the Internet in any manner that is disruptive to other patrons.

The Library staff has the authority to enforce this policy and to deny the use of the Communications Computer and its Internet access to any patron violating the above rules and policies.