Computer Access and Conditions of Use Guidelines
1. Patrons wishing to use an Internet computer station must use his or her own valid library card each time they register to use a computer. Non-resident users must leave identification with circulation staff to access a computer.
2. Patrons with blocks on their library card due to overdue material or fines or fees over $2.00 will not be allowed to use the computers.
3. Public access computer appointments are for 1 hour. The last reservation will be 1 hour before closing. INFO ED use is available by request. Reservations may be made at any time. However, if an appointment is not kept, future use by that individual may be limited according to demand.
4. The library does not offer public e-mail accounts, chat lines, listservs or news groups.
5. There will be no more than two people at a workstation at one time.
6. Library staff can provide limited assistance with computer use. Software program use is the responsibility of the computer user.
7. The library will provide selected software designed for business, educational or recreational uses. Software use and downloading to discs are at the users own risk.
8. Library staff is not responsible for lost information. Blank discs for data storage are available for purchase at $1.00 each. Saving files to the library system hardware is not permitted.
9. Any software provided by the library for public use is protected under U.S. Copyright Law. Computer users are forbidden to make copies of these programs for any reason or purpose.
10. Only authorized software, which has been officially purchased by the library, may be used.
11. Paper will be provided for the printer. There will be a fee of 15 cents per page to print. Only paper provided by the library will be used on the printer.
12. The library reserves the right to modify and change this policy, guidelines, conditions of use and procedures at any time.
