Internet Policy And Use
The mission of the Lockport Public Library
is to be the life-long learning center of its community. In support of
this mission, the Lockport Public Library offers community access to the
Internet. The Internet, as an information resource, enables the Library
to provide information beyond the confines of its own collections. Internet
access for library patrons is a logical extension of the public library concept--open
access to networks of resources for all segments of the community--in this
case, through an electronic rather than print medium.
To maximize availability of this service
for all potential users, please follow these procedures and guidelines:
- In offering Internet access, the
Lockport Public Library cannot guarantee that information found through
the Internet is either accurate, authoritative, or factual. We cannot be
held responsible for its content, nor can the library control access points
which often change rapidly and unpredictably.
- As with other library materials,
supervision or restriction of a child's access to the Internet is the responsibility
and right of the parent or legal guardian. All minors (under 13) who wish
to use the Internet are required to complete a library permission slip signed
by the parent or legal guardian.
- Reference Department
- Patrons age 13 and up, or currently
enrolled in 7th grade, are permitted to use the Internet computers in the
Reference Department unless a parent or guardian chooses to limit access.
- Children's Department
- Filtered computers in the Children's
Department are reserved primarily for children age 12 and under. Parental
permission is required for use.
- All Internet users must
present their own public library card valid for use at the Lockport Public
Library.
- Internet access is on a first come,
first served basis. Computers are checked out for 1-hour sessions.
- Unless staff approval has been given,
there is a maximum of one person at a computer at a time.
- Library staff's availability to help
users with basic computer use or with Internet access is limited. We cannot
offer personal instruction.
- Downloading and saving to the hard
drive is prohibited. The Library is not responsible for any loss of
data that may occur.
- Users will be charged for printouts.
- The computer may be used for legal
purposes only. Unacceptable purposes include but are not limited to the
following:
- Destruction or damage to the equipment,
software, or data belonging to the library.
- Unauthorized copying of copyright
protected material.
- Violation of computer security.
- Violation of software license agreements.
- Violation of user privacy.
- Viewing of obscene, pornographic,
or otherwise inappropriate material.
- Misuse or abuse of the
computer or Internet access may result in suspension of Internet and/or
Library privileges. The Library has the right to revoke Internet privileges
for any violation of the acceptable use policy. In accepting this
policy, users agree to abide by all library policies.
Revisions adopted by the Lockport Public
Library Board of Trustees February 20, 2007.