The Oakfield Public Library provides access to the internet as a means to enhance the information and learning opportunities for the citizens of the library’s service area.
Access to the internet is available to all patrons; however, this service may be restricted at any time for use not consistent with the guidelines.
The use of all forms of that access is bound by this policy and it applies to all digital equipment, whether personal or public, used on library grounds.
The library expects that anyone who accesses the internet at the library or through the library’s wireless connections will agree to the following:
- All resources will be used for educational, informational or recreational uses only, and not for illegal or unethical purposes.
- The privacy of others will be respected by not: misrepresenting oneself as another user, attempting to crash, degrade performance, modify or gain unauthorized access to the library’s or any other computer system, network or database.
- Not sending, receiving, or displaying text or graphics which may reasonably be construed by library staff as offensive to the public and inappropriate in a library setting.
- Making only authorized copies of copyrighted or licensed data.
The library assumes no responsibility for the use of the internet by children. It is the responsibility of the user (or responsible adult) to determine what is age appropriate. Library staff assumes that those under age 18 have parental permission to use library resources, including the internet.
No password is required for wireless access.
The library’s wireless network is not secure, and the library does not guarantee the safety of traffic across its wireless network. The library is not responsible for ensuring your privacy or the safety of your data or hardware while connected to our network.
The library reserves the right to monitor access to the internet and use of library equipment to ensure compliance with this policy.
Computer use by patrons ages 15 and under is limited to 30 minutes per day. Exemptions may be requested for legitimate reasons.
Users must be at least 8 years old to use the computers independently. A responsible adult must directly supervise children under age 8.
One person per computer unless permission from library staff is given for special circumstances.
A warning will generally be given for violations of this policy. If the problem continues, or if the behavior is particularly obnoxious, disruptive, or dangerous, the offender will be asked to leave the library. Viewing of inappropriate websites, as defined above, will automatically result in the loss of computer privileges for at least one month. Library employees may contact the Oakfield Police Department if deemed advisable.
If library privileges are suspended for more than one day, written notice will be issued to the patron (parent or guardian in the case of a minor), library board, and to the police department regarding the terms of the suspension or banishment. Any patron whose library privileges have been denied, may have the decision reviewed by the Board of Trustees at its next regularly scheduled meeting.
Costs for repairs to library equipment caused by malicious or deliberate damage will be the responsibility of the user. Illegal uses of equipment and internet access also may be subject to prosecution by local, state, or federal authorities.
Approved by the Oakfield Public Library Board – October 14, 2015 Approved by the Oakfield Public Library Board – February 16, 2016 Revised & approved by the Oakfield Public Library Board– September 21, 2016