F. D. Campbell Memorial Library Acceptable Use of the Internet
F. D. Campbell Memorial Library’s computer provides access to the Internet. To establish a library account, users must first read and sign this acceptable use policy.
If students under 12 years old want to use the computer, parents must stay with their child. A student 12 to 18 years old must have a permission slip from a parent or adult who is responsible for that student. If the account has been established previously, the adult can call with permission. Parents must be responsible for their children for all Internet and computer usage. Responsibility for decisions about appropriateness in usage rests with the parents or legal guardians.
The Internet is an electronic information and communications network connecting millions of computers and millions of people all over the world. F. D. Campbell Memorial Library users with accounts have access to any or all of the following:
1. Information and news from a wide variety of sources and research institutions.
2. Public domain and shareware software of all types.
3. Access to many educational institutes and libraries and companies.
With access to computers and people all over the world also comes the availability of some material that may not be considered of educational value within the context of the work setting or educational setting. Following are some guidelines to establish parameters for use of this resource. This material is loosely defined in 18Pa CS 5903.
I. Acceptable use: All users of electronic information resources are expected to use them responsibly, consistent with the educational and informational purposes for which they are provided. The purpose of F. D. Campbell Library’s providing access to the Internet is to support research and education for members of that library by providing access to unique resources and the opportunity for collaborative work. The use of your Internet account must be in support of education and research consistent with these objectives. Use of other organization’s networks and or computer resources must comply with the rules appropriate for that network. Transmission of any material that is in violation of any United States policy and or law is prohibited. Transmission of any material that is in violation of any state policy and or law is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to: copyrighted material, threatening material, explicit sexual material, obscene material, or material protected by trade secret or other agreements. Also, transmitted material must not discriminate on the basis of race, creed , color, gender, religion or disability.
II. Privileges: Inappropriate use of F. D. Campbell Library’s services may result in the need to revoke or suspend specific user accounts.
III. Use of the computer: Members can use the Internet or type using a word processor. E-mail is available if that E-mail use is in support of education or research guidelines. No one can use chat rooms or instant messaging. The computer is for educational purposes only. The Internet takes precedence over C D program use or games. The three computers in the main room and the Imac in the easy room are designated as public use computers. The librarian will close down and shut off and start up the computers.
Misuse or abuse of computers or Internet access, or any violation of this policy will result in suspension of library privileges. Do not pull up material that could be considered undesirable or anything that could be deemed offensive by others. This is an individual or parental responsibility. Minors are not permitted to access explicit sexual materials as defined in 18 Pa CS 5903. If the librarian notices material on the screen that may offend some other member of the library, she will signal the computer user by a tap on their shoulder. Two shoulder taps and the member loses computer use privileges.
IV. Services: F. D. Campbell is not responsible for any damages that you may suffer. This includes, but is not limited to, loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, or service interruptions. Use of any information obtained via the network is at your own risk. F. D. Campbell denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through the network.
V. Security: Security on any computer system is a high priority, especially when the system involves many users. If you feel you can or have identified a security problem with the network, you must notify the librarian. Do not demonstrate the problem to other users. Attempts to log in as a system administrator or any other form of unauthorized access may result in immediate cancellation of user privileges. Any user identified as a security risk or having a history of problems with other computer systems may be denied access to the library’s network.
VI. Vandalism: Vandalism may result in cancellation of privileges and or criminal prosecution. Vandalism includes, but is not limited to, contamination of data, deletion of data, reconfiguration of data, degradation of system performance, distribution of unsolicited advertising, harassing of others, propagation of computer worms, propagation of computer viruses. The user agrees to reimburse the library for damage to the computer equipment caused by negligence or vandalism.
VII. Updates: F. D. Campbell Library may occasionally require new registration and account information from you to continue providing service. You must notify the librarian of changes in account information.
VIII. Time privileges: Members can reserve time on the Internet. Time is available in 45 minute increments. Time will begin to be counted when the member is connected to the Internet. Members are restricted to 45 minutes if other members are waiting or have reserved time within 45 minutes of current use. If no one is waiting, time is flexible. Calling ahead is sufficient to reserve time.
IX. Cost: This service is free to members of F. D. Campbell Memorial Library. Paper is 15 cents per printed page. Discs are 75 cents each. Discs become the property of the member when purchased, but must be kept at the library . Discs from outside the library can be used, but must be scanned for viruses due to potential hazard from viruses.
User signature:______________________________ Date: ___________________
policy adopted Account no: _____________
updated 4/24/04
The director and board of F D Campbell Memorial Library can review and revise this policy at their discretion.