Internet Access Policy

INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY: RULES OF CONDUCT

1. Internet computers will not be used for illegal activity, to access illegal materials, or to access materials which by local community standards would be obscene.

2. The Atheneum, unlike schools, does not serve in loco parentis (in place of a parent). Librarians cannot act in the place of parents in providing constant care and supervision of children as they explore the Internet. The responsibility for what minors up to age 12 read or view on the Internet rests with parents or guardians.

3. Library staff may limit use of computer equipment which has been purchased from grant funds, according to the terms or intent of the grant agreement.

4. Installation, downloading, or modification of software is prohibited.

5. Users will respect copyright laws and licensing agreements.

6. Users will not make any attempt to gain unauthorized access to restricted files or networks, or to damage or modify computer equipment or software.

7. Prompt payment is required by users who incur charges for printing or other authorized fees.

8. Users must sign up to use the Internet on a next available terminal basis. Terminals will not be "reserved" for persons who are not in the immediate vicinity when their arranged time occurs, and telephone reservations will not be taken in some cases.

9. Access sessions will be limited to thirty minutes, unless otherwise authorized by the Librarian in Charge.

10. Users must end their session and leave the terminal when asked to do so by authorized Library staff.

11. Upon completion of an Internet access session, a user may be required to wait 30 minutes before signing up for another session by the Librarian in Charge.

12. The number of access sessions available per day, per user, may be established by the Librarian in Charge: such limitations will be dependent on facility specific demand in order to provide access for the majority of users.

13. Users will respect the privacy of other users, and will refrain from attempting to view or read material being used by others.

14. By mutual agreement, two persons may share one access session as long their behavior or conversation does not disturb other users or Library staff.

15. A CLAMS library card is required for use of the computers. Some services will also require a CLAMS card.

As of: Dec 1, 2001 (Changes may occur without notice)