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Price James Library

Internet Use Policy

Policy for using computers and the internet.

Computer/Wireless Internet Use and Filtering Policy

The City of Tipton Municipal Library District provides internet access as an extension of its commitment to meeting the informational needs of the community. The Library has no control over the information accessed through the internet and cannot be held responsible for its content. The internet is a worldwide community with a highly diverse user population and it is the public's responsibility to use this resource wisely.

Use and Filtering

  1. Repeat users must have a card.
  2. Person must be in good standing with the library with no outstanding fines or materials in order to use the public computers.
  3. Household members will lose privileges until household is clear of fines. Households lose privileges when materials are over 8 weeks late.
  4. Patrons are allowed two hours of public computer use per day.
  5. Librarians will provide limited assistance to patrons/public with their own computers or library public computers.
  6. Access to the internet through the Library must be used in a responsible manner, respecting the rights of others, and taking care with use of the equipment. Computer and internet settings may not be changed. Computers may not be used for any fraudulent or unlawful purpose, including any activities prohibited under any applicable federal, Missouri, or local laws. (Missouri Revised Statutes 573.010 and 573.060).

Pornographic or sexually explicit site use will not be tolerated. All computers within the Library, including staff computers, are filtered for pornographic and sexually explicit websites in accordance with the Children's Internet Protection Act. Patrons connecting to the Library's network with their own laptops or PCs will also be filtered for pornographic and sexually explicit websites. All library privileges will be revoked permanently if these types of sites are used. The patron will immediately lose all library privileges and be told to leave library property. The patron can approach the Board after one year to request reinstatement; it will be the discretion of the Board of Trustees to reinstate all or partial library privileges.

Internet and Computer Rules and Agreements

 

A limited number of laptops are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Laptops may be checked out at the front desk for a two-hour period. Laptops may not leave the Library. All borrowers must return the device 15 minutes prior to closing, regardless of time left.

Only one laptop may be checked out at a time to a patron. A driver’s license or State ID is  required and will be held until laptop is returned to the librarian.   Borrowers accept responsibility for any loss or damage to the laptop and agree to pay for repair or replacement costs up to the maximum amount of $250.  No food or drink is allowed while laptop is in use.

A Price James Library's Internet and Computer Use Policy must be read and signed to use the Library's laptops.

 

Computer/Wireless Internet Use and Filtering Policy

 

The City of Tipton Municipal Library District provides internet access as an extension of its commitment to meeting the informational needs of the community. The Library has no control over the information accessed through the internet and cannot be held responsible for its content. The internet is a worldwide community with a highly diverse user population, and it is the public's responsibility to use this resource wisely.

Use and Filtering

1.       Repeat users must have a card.

2.       Person must be in good standing with the library with no outstanding fines or materials to use the  public computers.

3.       Household members will lose privileges until household is clear of fines. Households lose privileges when materials are over 8 weeks late.

4.       Patrons are allowed two hours of public computer use per day.

5.       Librarians will provide limited assistance to patrons/public with their own computers or library public computers.

6.       Access to the internet through the Library must be used in a responsible manner, respecting the rights of others, and taking care with use of the equipment. Computer and internet settings may not be changed. Computers may not be used for any fraudulent or unlawful purpose, including any activities prohibited under any applicable federal, Missouri, or local laws. (Missouri Revised Statutes 573.010 and 573.060).

7.       Pornographic or sexually explicit site use will not be tolerated. All computers within the Library, including staff computers, are filtered for pornographic and sexually explicit websites in accordance with the Children's Internet Protection Act. Patrons connecting to the Library's network with their own laptops or PCs will also be filtered for pornographic and sexually explicit websites. All library privileges will be revoked permanently if these types of sites are used. The patron will immediately lose all library privileges and be told to leave library property. The patron can approach the Board after one year to request reinstatement; it will be the discretion of the Board of Trustees to reinstate all or partial library privileges.

 

 

 

 

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