Librarian:  Amanda Holley

• Mature Behavior is required

• Patrons will not enter any chat-line

• Patrons will not change any of the computer's settings. This includes, but is not limited to wallpaper, icons, or screen savers.

• Patrons will not access inappropriate materials.  This includes, but is not limited to: obscene lyrics, graphic nudity or subjects relating to hard core pornography.

• Patrons will abide by the 30 minute time limit if there is someone else waiting to use the computer.

• Patrons will not play games on the Internet.

Violations:

• First Offenses:  Patrons will be informed about the rules

• Second Offense: Patrons will be asked to exit the site and not to use the computer for the remainder of the day.

• Third Offense: Patrons will be suspended from using the computer.

     The mission of the Helper City Library is, "To provide access to information resources which enable individuals to make meaningful decisions in their lives and participate as full-fledged members of our democratic society."  In support of this mission, the Library provides access to a broad range of information resources, including those available through the Internet.

     While the Library staff personally selects and assumes responsibility for the books, magazines, video tapes, CD-ROM resources, and other materials housed within the walls of Helper City Library, the staff does not select, and the Library does not assume responsibility for those information resources housed outside of the Library on the Internet.

• Not all sources of information on the Internet provide accurate, complete, or current information.  It is the responsibility of each information consumer to personally evaluate the information found on the Internet.

• Some Library customers may consider the content of various Internet resources offensive.

• The display or printing of pornography on Library equipment is illegal

• Parents and legal guardians must accept full responsibility for monitoring their children's access to information on the Internet.  The Library staff does not have the right, or the responsibility, to act in place of the parent.

     Information available on the Internet enhances that already held in the Library and often goes well beyond what is locally available.  Users are encouraged to take advantage of the Internet and to exercise good judgment and discretion in their use.  Library employees are available to aid customers in locating the information they need and to help ensure that the Internet is used for purposes complementary to the Library Mission.

     The Library reserves the right to take appropriate action to insure compliance with this policy.  

     Adopted 03/99