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Adult
Department
The
Internet is a global network with few controls. Much of the
information accessed on the Internet is of high quality, but some
material may be less than accurate, authoritative, appropriate or
current. The Southington Library and Museum does not monitor and
has no control over the information accessed through the Internet
and cannot be held responsible for its content. While the
Internet is powerful tool for finding information, it is not
always a good alternative to other library resources. Patrons are
encouraged to ask at the Information Desk for assistance in
finding the best sources for their research.
Library’s staff’s
availability to assist users with Internet access is limited.
Users should have basic computer skills including the ability to
use a mouse. Staff will provide training and instruction on a
scheduled basis.
The Internet is to be used
for information retrieval searches. Use of browser supported
email, chatrooms and newsgroups are not permitted.
Patrons are barred from engaging in any and all illegal activities
while using the Internet. This includes, but is not limited to,
violation of copyright or software licenses and attempting to
violate system security. Library staff will not knowingly
tolerate children under the age of 17 accessing sites containing
obscene material, as defined by the Connecticut State Statutes
(53a-193). Users may not access pornographic materials or gamble
online.
Patrons may not load their own software into library computers or
save any files on the hard drive. Patrons may download to a
floppy disk. Disks may be purchased at the Information Desk for
$1.00.
Patrons must leave computers with Internet access exactly as they
were found. Users cannot add or delete bookmarks or change
preferences.
The library does not censor nor does it protect children from
controversial or inappropriate resources. Parents or guardians,
NOT THE LIBRARY, are responsible for information accessed by their
children.
Any user who is found to have violated this policy is subject to
loss of computer privileges.
The library reserves the right to modify and change this policy,
the guidelines, conditions of use and procedures at any time.
PROCEDURE
FOR USE
1. Patrons in 9th grade
and up may use the Internet workstation (any minor with parent or
guardian)
2. Availability time is
on a first come, first served basis
3. Time is limited to
one hour per day (This limit may be waived, at the discretion of
the librarian, and if no other patron is waiting to use the
workstation)
4. The workstation can
accommodate two persons only
5. Printing costs are
$.10/page
Children’s Department
The Internet is a series of
communication linkages leading to a highly diverse array of
information. Library patrons use it at
their own risk. The Library does not limit access to
materials or attempt to protect users from materials some
individuals may find offensive. The Library does not monitor or control
information accessible through the Internet.
Southington Public Library and Museum does not monitor and has no
control over the information accessed through the Internet and
cannot be held responsible for its content or quality. As with
all library materials, parents or legal guardians are responsible
for the supervision of their child’s access to the Internet.
Misuse or abuse of the computer or Internet access will result in
the loss of computer privileges. The Library cannot guarantee
access to the Internet, as it is sometimes unavailable due to
maintenance and technical problems.
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