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Farnsworth
Public Library provides public access to Internet workstations as an
informational and educational resource. All use of electronic information
must be responsible, ethical, and consistent with the purpose for which
the resource is provided. The internet is a vast network of information
and resources. The library assumes no responsibility for content of
materials found on the internet.
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Rules
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- Individuals
will use their OWLSnet/InfoSoup library card to access the library's
public internet computers. Access will be denied if the patron's account
is delinquent (having fines of $5.00 or more).
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- Adults
who live outside the OWLSnet area will need to present a photo ID
to library staff to receive a one-day visitor pass.
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- Juvenile
library cards issued to patrons under 18 years old will have a stop/note
on their account if the parent/guardian does not authorize internet
access.
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- Patrons under
18 who do not have an OWLSnet/InfoSoup library card will need a parent/guardian
present to sign them in for internet access, which is not filtered.
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- 30 minutes
of computer access time is allowed per sign in. If no one is waiting
to use a computer, patrons may continue with another 30 minute session,
up to a maximum of two hours per day.
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- Only
one person may use the computer at a time.
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- Staff
reserves the right to monitor internet use to ensure compliance with
this policy.
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- Anyone
violating this policy will be given one verbal warning. A second
violation will result in a one month suspension of computer privileges.
A third violation will result in a six month suspension of
computer privileges. When the person is under 18 years old, a letter
informing the parent/guardian informing them of all suspensions.
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Unacceptable
internet usage includes, but is not limited to:
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- Displaying
text and graphics, sending/receiving information offensive to the
general public as construed by the library staff.
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- Lack
of respect for the privacy of others: misrepresenting oneself as another
user; attempting to modify or gain access to files, passwords, or
data belonging to others; seeking unauthorized access to any computer
system or damaging or altering software components of networks and
databases; using the Internet for illegal, unethical or unauthorized
purposes.
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- Unauthorized
copying of licensed software, data & other copyrighted materials.
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