Computer use Policy
Free Access to Information
To help assure equitable access to information, the Flossmoor Public Library offers public access to the Internet. The Library is dedicated to protecting and promoting intellectual freedom and it will not control or monitor information in electronic format.The Internet is a global collection of computer networks created by a highly diverse population. The Flossmoor Public Library urges Internet users to be informed consumers and to carefully evaluate information obtained via the Internet. Although it is a positive tool which provides access to a high volume of valuable information, the Internet also contains sources which may provide inaccurate, incomplete, and out-of-date information. In addition, the Internet contains sexually explicit material and other information which may be controversial, inappropriate, or offensive. The Flossmoor Library does not assume any responsibility for information located on the Internet. Those who use the Library’s Internet workstation will do so at their own discretion.
Terms of Use
• With the exception of a parent or guardian accompanying a child,
there is only one user per session.
• Library staff members do not serve in loco parents. Only parents
or legal guardians are responsible for their children. Parents are
encouraged to work closely with their children to select Internet
files which are consistent with their family’s values and boundaries.
• Written permission from a parent or legal guardian is required for
all Internet users under 16 years old.
• A parent or responsible adult must accompany all Internet users
who are under the sixth grade level.
• Users must possess basic computer skills in order to use the Internet.
Library staff will provide basic assistance as their time and knowledge
allows; however, staff members cannot provide personal instruction.
• There is a charge for black and white and color printing from the
computers at a rate to be set by the library.
Acceptable use
Flossmoor Public Library requires that library patrons using the Internet do so within the guidelines of acceptable use. The following activities are unacceptable and may result in a cancellation of privileges:
• Behaving in a manner that is disruptive or which could result in the
harassment of others. This includes, but is not limited to, the display
of offensive material.
• Use of the Internet in any way which violates a Federal or State law
• Unauthorized duplication of copyright-protected software or violation of
software license agreements
• Destruction of, damage to, or unauthorized alteration of the library’s
computer equipment, software, or network security procedures
• Violation of system security
To help assure equitable access to information, the Flossmoor Public Library offers public access to the Internet. The Library is dedicated to protecting and promoting intellectual freedom and it will not control or monitor information in electronic format.The Internet is a global collection of computer networks created by a highly diverse population. The Flossmoor Public Library urges Internet users to be informed consumers and to carefully evaluate information obtained via the Internet. Although it is a positive tool which provides access to a high volume of valuable information, the Internet also contains sources which may provide inaccurate, incomplete, and out-of-date information. In addition, the Internet contains sexually explicit material and other information which may be controversial, inappropriate, or offensive. The Flossmoor Library does not assume any responsibility for information located on the Internet. Those who use the Library’s Internet workstation will do so at their own discretion.
Terms of Use
• With the exception of a parent or guardian accompanying a child,
there is only one user per session.
• Library staff members do not serve in loco parents. Only parents
or legal guardians are responsible for their children. Parents are
encouraged to work closely with their children to select Internet
files which are consistent with their family’s values and boundaries.
• Written permission from a parent or legal guardian is required for
all Internet users under 16 years old.
• A parent or responsible adult must accompany all Internet users
who are under the sixth grade level.
• Users must possess basic computer skills in order to use the Internet.
Library staff will provide basic assistance as their time and knowledge
allows; however, staff members cannot provide personal instruction.
• There is a charge for black and white and color printing from the
computers at a rate to be set by the library.
Acceptable use
Flossmoor Public Library requires that library patrons using the Internet do so within the guidelines of acceptable use. The following activities are unacceptable and may result in a cancellation of privileges:
• Behaving in a manner that is disruptive or which could result in the
harassment of others. This includes, but is not limited to, the display
of offensive material.
• Use of the Internet in any way which violates a Federal or State law
• Unauthorized duplication of copyright-protected software or violation of
software license agreements
• Destruction of, damage to, or unauthorized alteration of the library’s
computer equipment, software, or network security procedures
• Violation of system security
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