PURPOSE AND DISCLAIMER
The Internet, as an information resource, enables the Library to provide information beyond the confines of its own collection. Due to the Library’s limited resources, the Internet access being provided is primarily for research and information sources. Currently, the Internet is an unregulated medium. As such, while it offers access to a wealth of material to individuals of all ages, it also enables access to some material that may be offensive, disturbing and/or illegal. The Library cannot control or monitor the vast amount of material accessible from Internet sources, including chat rooms. Individual users and/or parents must accept responsibility for determining the reliability, suitability and appropriateness of Internet content. Parents of children under the age of 18 are required to sign a parental permission form allowing Internet access to their child.
STAFF ASSISTANCE
For many Library staff, traveling the Internet is a new experience. Others have more experience. In all cases we will be glad to assist you in accessing the Internet and, as our experience grows, attempt to assist you in getting to the right place. Library staff cannot provide in-depth training concerning Internet computer jargon or personal computer use. Because of library scheduling, Internet-trained staff may not always be available.
PUBLIC ACCESS COMPUTERS
- A valid Waverly Free Library card free of fines and overdue items is required and must be presented at the front desk in order to use the computer
- Users must sign in at the front desk before each 30 minute session
- A computer will be checked out to you using your library card
- A card with the due time will be given to the user
- The computer can be renewed twice
Use of the computer is limited to 30-minute sessions. Successive use of the computer, by the same person(s), is permitted as long as no one else is waiting.
Two additional 30- minute sessions are permissible with subsequent sessions at the discretion of the library staff
No more than two persons may use a computer at one time. Simultaneous use of one computer by two persons is considered to be the same as individual use by each person.
Children under the age of 10 must be supervised by parent or guardian
Use of the computer is on a first-come, first served basis
The Library does not provide e-mail accounts
Patrons may not use their own hardware, software or diskettes without permission of library staff.
Patrons may not download anything from the Internet
A printer is available for public use at $.15/page
Each user is responsible for any damage done to library equipment or materials
Parents are responsible for any damage to library equipment or materials done by their children
Tampering with, altering, editing or damaging computer hardware and/or software, will be grounds for revocation of computer privileges and may result in criminal charges and/or suspension of all library privileges
Misuse of the computer scheduling list and related procedure may result in the loss of computer privileges for a period of time deemed appropriate to the severity of the misuse
Use of the library Internet access to display or disseminate sexually explicit or sexually suggestive (obscene/pornographic) material is prohibited. Harassment and other inappropriate contact via e-mail or chat room are prohibited. Violators will have their computer privileges revoked for 1 year. Parents/guardians of youth will be advised of the revocation.
Please return the computer screen to the desktop when finished.
