Computer Use

  • The user must agree to follow all library policies and departmental procedures.
  • The library card is for the use of the cardholder only. No one may use another person’s library card, or use a computer session logged in by someone else.
  • Guest passes are available for out of town visitors for two hours per day for computers only. They must first check in with the Librarian, who will ask to see their photo identification.
  • All patrons with library cards will have access to the internet. Parents may opt out of internet access for their children by visiting the Circulation Desk and asking for the computer privileges to be removed.
  • If a child doesn’t have a library card, a guest pass may be requested from the Youth Services desk by the parent, guardian, or other designated adult accompanying them.
  • The library card must be valid.
    • Materials that are 14 days overdue render the card invalid.
    • Suspensions of any kind render the card invalid.
  • Patrons from Kindergarten- 5th Grade may use the computers in the Youth Services area.
  • Patrons from 6th to 8th grade must sign in to use the computers in the Young Adult or Youth Services areas.
  •  Patrons in 9th-12th grade may use the computers in the Adult Services and Young Adult areas.
  • No outside software or hardware may be used with or attached to library computers.
  • Violations of policies and procedures may result in loss of computer privileges.
  • We reserve the right to end a computer session at any time for activities deemed unacceptable, including but not limited to: behaving in a manner that is disruptive to others, including harassment, libel, or slander; destruction of, damage to, or unauthorized alteration of library computer equipment, software, or network security procedures; use of the Internet which in any way violates Federal or State law; unauthorized copying of copyright-protected material.
  • The Library has no control of the Internet and its resources and assumes no responsibility for the quality, accuracy, or currency of any Internet information. Library patrons use the Internet at their own discretion. The library is not responsible for damages, direct or indirect, resulting from a patron’s use of the Internet. Parents of minors must assume full responsibility for monitoring and supervising their children’s use of the computers.
  • Use of library computers is at the patron’s own risk. The Library is not responsible for loss of data or damage to personal devices due to use of computer equipment at its facility.
  • The user is responsible for any damage to library materials or equipment due to neglect, abuse, or loss, and will be charged the replacement cost for damaged or missing items.
  • The Library is currently using filters to comply with the CIPA (Children’s Internet Protection Act).
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