As part of its commitment to provide all residents with authoritative and timely
information to support daily living, occupational interests, educational
pursuits and intellectual curiosity and in response to advances in technology,
the Hagaman Memorial Library offers Internet access.
The Library does not monitor, control or provide barriers to the Internet and
cannot be held responsible for its content. Some Internet sites may contain
inaccurate, outdated, controversial or offensive material. Hagaman Memorial
Library has adopted and supports the principles found in the Library Bill of
Rights and its interpretation: Access to Electronic Information, Services, and
Networks. Internet users at the Hagaman Memorial Library are advised to be good
information consumers, questioning the validity of the information they find.
Library staff is available with resources to help Internet users find suitable
information.
As with all library materials, restriction of a child's access to the Internet
is the responsibility of the parents or legal guardians. The library staff
cannot and does not act in loco parentis. Parents or guardians are required to
consent to their children's use of the Internet, in writing, prior to use.
Students (age 14 to 17) may use the computers in the Adult Department. Children
under 10 must be accompanied by a parent and use the computer in the Children's
Department.
It is not acceptable to use the Internet for any purposes which violate U.S. or
state laws to transmit threatening, obscene or harassing materials, or interfere
with or disrupt network users, services or equipment.
Users may not install nor download software programs onto the Library computer's
hard drive. Users shall not attempt to violate the computer security systems or
attempt to access the hard drive, other files, networks or computer systems of
the Library. Illegal activities or activities intended to disrupt network
services or equipment are prohibited. Illegal acts involving Library computing
resources may be subject to prosecution by local, state or federal authorities.
The Library's Internet workstations are in public areas and are shared by
patrons of all ages. All patrons are asked to refrain from accessing potentially
offensive information or images.Internet privileges will be suspended if, in the opinion of the Library
Director, use and/or behavior at the Internet workstations is not in accordance
with this policy.
Internet Access Procedures and Guidelines
1. Use of Internet workstations is on a walk-in basis only.
2. First time users must read the Internet Use Policy and sign agreement.
3. All Internet users must present their public library card valid for use at
the Hagaman Memorial Library. Users may not have fines exceeding $5.00. Card is
held at the desk while user is on computer.
4. All users must have basic computer skills, including the ability to use a
mouse. Patrons needing help finding information should consult the reference
librarian.
5. Access to the Internet is limited to 1 one-half hour session per day,
including time required to print. However, the patron may continue to use the
Internet past the time limit, provided there are no other patrons waiting to use
the computer.
6. There may be a maximum of two people at a workstation at one time
7. Patrons may not access the Internet on specific use computers (e.g. ICONN.org
or GEOWEB) without express permission from staff.
8. Users may not download files or copy personal software, CD-ROMs or files.
9. Users will immediately notify a Library staff member when they encounter any
computer malfunction.
10. Internet users will be charged $.10 per page for printing.
11. Misuse or abuse of the computer or Internet access, including but not
limited to viewing pornography, will result in the suspension of Internet
privileges.
Accepted by the Hagaman Memorial Library Board of Trustees 9/17/98
Amended by the Hagaman Memorial Library Board of Trustees 4/15/99
Amended by the Hagaman Memorial Library Board of Trustees 11/15/01
Amended by the Hagaman Memorial Library Board of Trustees 6/17/04
Parental Consent
I give the Hagaman Memorial Library permission to allow my child to access and
use Internet-linked electronic information resources at the Library. I have read
the Hagaman Memorial Library Internet Use Policy and have explained and
discussed their importance with my child.
I understand, and I have explained to my child, that he or she may lose his or
her privileges to use the Library's resources if he or she does not follow the
Library's Policy. I understand that I may be held liable for costs incurred by
my child's deliberate misuse of electronic information resources or of the
Library's electronic equipment or software programs.
I understand that the Hagaman Memorial Library has no control over the content
of the information available on the Internet. I also understand that the
Library does not censor any patron's (including a minor's) access to materials
or protect minors from information which may be considered to be offensive,
controversial, or sexually explicit. I also understand that my child may access
material which I might consider to be offensive, controversial, or sexually
explicit.
I will not hold the Hagaman Memorial Library liable for materials my child
obtains from these electronic information resources.
* For printing, there is a charge of 10 cents per page.
