Lilly Library Internet
Workstation Usage Policy
Lilly Library welcomes all users of our public Internet
computers. The staff will provide help and advice on using the computers, as
appropriate. The Internet is an un-moderated medium, and includes information
that may be erroneous, out-of-date, controversial or sexually explicit. The user
is responsible for identifying and/or avoiding such information, not the library
staff. The public Internet computers are “public” and not private. The
computer users are advised not to transmit or save any sensitive personal
information on these computers. Lilly Library does not guarantee the privacy of
any transmissions made or any information saved on these computers. Emails
cannot be guaranteed to be secure, free of errors or viruses.
In order to serve the needs of our patrons, the following
requirements must be met:
• Any patron who wishes to use a public computer must
bring a valid C/W MARS library card, and be in good standing (with fines no
higher than 10 dollars and/or no long overdue items).
• For visitors without a C/W MARS card, a guest pass will
be issued in exchange for a valid form of identification, such as a driver's
license, college ID or a travel visa.
• Up to two people may use a computer; library staff have
the right to restrict use to one person to assure adequate workspace and a quiet
environment for all using the library.
• Patrons sign-on for a computer at the automated
reservation station. Normally, a session is for one hour; extended time may be
granted if no other reservations are pending.
• Telephone reservations will not be accepted.
• Children under the age of 12 are required to use the
computers in the Children’s Department.
Acceptable Use
Internet resources are to be used in a responsible manner
consistent with educational, informational and recreational purposes. Patrons of
all ages are expected to use the computers in a responsible manner, respecting
the rights of others.
Unacceptable Use
Computer privileges may be suspended or cancelled, at the
discretion of the Reference Librarian/Children’s Librarian, if a patron is found
tampering with the computers, including any violations noted below. Unlawful
violations will be reported to the authorities.
• Degrading or disrupting equipment or system performance
• Vandalizing the data of other users
• Gaining unlawful access, including "hacking" and other
unlawful activities
• Invading the privacy of others
• Violating software license agreements and copyright laws
• Violating other federal, state or local laws
• Deliberately displaying obscene images. Due to the
public nature of our computer area and the fact that Lilly Library is a family
library with many minors present on both floors, viewing obscene, pornographic,
sexually explicit, or graphically violent graphics is prohibited.
• Providing minors with access to materials that are
harmful to them
• Violating the automated reservation procedures or using
someone else's library card
Parents/guardians are encouraged to provide guidance to
their children for the safe usage of electronic mail (email), chat rooms and
other forms of direct electronic communication. It is the responsibility of the
parent/guardian to ensure that their child does not access sites that may be
inappropriate or potentially harmful to the child. The library prohibits such
access.
Violation of Lilly Library’s Computer Usage Policies will
result in a warning/loss of access to the computers. Violations will be
reported to the Director. Repeated offenses / severe offenses may result in the
loss of access to the library’s public computers indefinitely.
Staff Assistance
The goal of Lilly Library is
to maintain a friendly, helpful and welcoming environment. Our staff will gladly
assist patrons in using electronic resources to pursue their intellectual,
recreational or educational interests. However, we are not able to provide
specialized computer training on a one-to-one basis, and at busy times there may
be a limit to the amount of assistance we can provide to individuals without
neglecting other patrons.
Wireless Internet Access Point Policy
Lilly Library provides WiFi access for users with portable
wireless devices such as laptops and handheld PDAs. The access point will allow
users access to the Internet from their portable wireless devices while located
within range of the access point. The access point is located on the second
floor in the Reference Area. Patrons must request a username and password for
accessing the WiFi system. Sessions are limited to two hours; however, patrons
may request a new username and password if they need more time.
Library staff will provide general information on the
settings necessary to access the Internet via our wireless connection. If a user
has problems accessing the internet over this connection, staff will only verify
that the library's connection is operating normally. Staff will not perform
troubleshooting on the patron's own wireless device.
The library cannot guarantee a secure connection to the
Internet in a wireless environment, and patrons are advised to use the latest
anti-virus protection, spyware and other standard protection software to prevent
unauthorized access to their own wireless devices while they are in use.
Wireless users are also advised not to transmit their credit card information,
passwords and any other sensitive personal information while using the WiFi in
the library. Printing access will not be available via the wireless connection.
Users may save their data on a flash drive and then take it to one of the
library's computer workstations to print out information.
Lilly Library’s Internet Use Policy governs the use of the
Internet over our wireless access points in all areas within range of the
connection, both inside and outside the building, on the library’s premises.
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