EAST HARTFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY INTERNET POLICY
Effective: January 20, 2005
Welcome to the East Hartford Public Library and Internet Access!
The Internet is an interesting and valuable tool that we hope you enjoy using.
In order that we can continue to provide this service to as many patrons as
possible, we require all patrons to understand and comply with the following
guidelines:
 | Patrons must register at the Adult Reference Desk prior to
operating equipment. |
| The library reserves the right to limit usage. Typically, a
person will be allowed use of the workstations for one hour per day. Additional time beyond an
hour may be granted if workstations are available. Additional sessions
may be limited to 30 minutes each. |
| Staff assistance is limited. Basic computer skills are
expected. Users must be able to use and/or learn to use the
computers and workstations on their own. |
| Computers can not be reserved in advance. They are assigned
on a first come, first served basis. |
| The library provides print services at 10 cents per copy.
Documents can be printed at the Reference Desk by the library staff on a
demand basis, i.e., first come, first served. We can not guarantee
that we will be able to print your documents immediately.
Please plan accordingly. Please check to make certain that you are able
to save your work to a disk when beginning your session. We are not
responsible for lost time or documents. Please proof read your work.
We are not responsible for errors on finished documents. The library reserves the right to limit the use of paper. |
| DISKS can be PURCHASED at the ADULT CIRCULATION DESK
or at the CHILDREN'S CIRCULATION DESK. |
| Our equipment is to be used as provided. Personal hardware
devices other than headphones provided by the library are not to be attached to our equipment. |
| A maximum of two individuals per workstation is allowed. |
| The Library is not responsible for lost or damaged disks. |
| Downloading/viewing pornographic material is strictly prohibited. |
| No food or drink is allowed at our workstations. |
| Children under 14 are not allowed to use workstations in the
adult area unless accompanied by an adult, or enrolled in high school. |
| Parents or guardians of children under the age of eighteen (18) years old
are responsible for their child's use of the Internet. |
| Internet workstations in the Children's Room are intended for use by children
or children accompanied by adults or guardians. |
| The Internet is a global network with few controls. While some of
the information available on the Internet is of very high quality, much
material may be less than accurate, authoritative, appropriate, or timely.
THE EAST HARTFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY IS NOT ABLE TO MONITOR OR CONTROL ALL OF THE
MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AND WILL BE HELD HARMLESS ACCORDINGLY. |
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