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Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy
~Osgood Public Library ~
Internet Acceptable Use Policy
The mission of the Osgood Public Library is to provide up-to-date information and technology tools which enhance the quality of life in its communities. The Internet is an essential medium for obtaining and transmitting information of all types and offers access to many valuable tools. Therefore it is important to the mission of the Library.
Many sites contain valuable and timely information; however, other sites may contain material that is inaccurate, defamatory, illegal or offensive to some people. Those using the Internet must learn how to determine the validity of information found online.
Access by Minors
The Federal Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) requires filtering of all computers in the Library to protect against visual depictions of obscenity, child pornography, and materials harmful to minors. While the Osgood Public Library attempts through filtering software to prevent direct access to materials that would not be generally acceptable in a public library, it is technically impossible to prevent access to all objectionable resources. Furthermore, it is the responsibility of parents and guardians to monitor and guide their own children in the use of the Internet.
The Library also encourages minors to keep in mind the following safety guidelines:
- Never give out personal identification information such as name, home address, school address, phone numbers, or list of daily activities.
- Never arrange a face-to-face meeting with someone without parents' or guardians' approval.
- Never respond to messages that are threatening, obscene or make one uncomfortable.
- Remember that people online may not be who they say they are and that not everything read online is true.
Unacceptable Use of Library Computers
While using computer and Internet services provided by the Osgood Public Library users may not:
- access, transmit, upload, download, or distribute material or language that is pornographic, abusive, sexually explicit, obscene, harmful to minors, or otherwise inappropriate for a public library setting;
- engage in any illegal activities on the Internet;
- vandalize, damage, or disable the property of another individual or organization;
- violate copyright or otherwise use intellectual property of another individual or organization without permission;
- engage in hacking or attempts to otherwise compromise any computer or network system;
- use electronic mail and other forms of non-chat electronic communications for purposes not appropriate in a public library setting; and
- use chat rooms.
Violations may result in loss of computer access or Library privileges. Unlawful activities will be dealt with in an appropriate manner.
Filtering of Library Computers
All Library computers are filtered. An authorized Library staff member may disable the filtering software for adult use which enables access for bona fide research or other lawful purpose. This request must be submitted in writing and will be fulfilled within two business days. The Children's Internet Protection Act does not allow for the disabling of the filtering software for minors under any circumstance.
Disclaimers
While the Osgood Public Library endeavors to provide access to information of the highest quality, the Library specifically disclaims any warrant as to the accuracy, nature, or quality of information gathered through library-provided Internet access.
The Library will have no liability for direct, indirect or consequential damages related to the use of information accessed through the Library's Internet service.
The Library is not responsible for damage to users' discs or computers or for any loss of data, damage, or liability that may occur from the use of the Library's computers.
Staff will be available to answer questions, but patrons are expected to search independently. Library staff will not help patrons fill out forms or work on websites which require staff to enter personal, financial, legal or employment information for the patron. The Library is not responsible to misdirection provided by Library staff.
Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Osgood Public Library: June 24, 2002. Revised August 22, 2006
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