Internet Access Policy

Internet use requires basic skills. Library staff cannot provide in-depth training
but are available to help with general questions about Internet use as time
permits.

Internet connection is available during library hours. Internet computers will
be shut down thirty (30) minutes before the library closes.

DISCLAIMER

To support the library's mission to meet community needs for information and
lifelong learning, electronic resources including Internet access are available
for public use. Internet sites provide information and ideas without regulation
of any kind. The Internet is a global entity with a highly diverse user population
and library customers use it at their own risk. The Perry Library has no control
over these resources, and is not responsible for the authority, accuracy, suitability,
or legality of their contents. Nor can the library control access points which
often change rapidly and unpredictably. Provision of Internet resources is not
an endorsement of their content by the library.

The library cannot be responsible for protecting users from materials they
may find offensive. Internet users are responsible for the appropriateness of
the access points (websites) they reach. Each user must agree to the library's
conditions for acceptable use. Parent's must assume responsibility for their
minor children's use of the library's Internet connection.
Accuracy of information found on the Internet is the responsibility of each
producer or distributor. If you feel that information obtained via the Internet
is inaccurate or offensive you may contact the originator of that information.
Often the information you need is available in other sources within the library.

The library assumes no responsibility for any damages or losses of any nature
whatsoever, direct or indirect, arising from its Internet connection. Although
the library uses a virus-checker on its Internet computers, this may not completely
prevent downloading or distributing a virus.

CONDITIONS FOR INTERNET USE

1. An Internet user must have a valid library card.
2. Internet computers will be checked out for a one (1) hour session on a first
   come, first serve basis. If no one is waiting to use the computer, the user
   may continue to use the computer for an additional hour. After the first hour,
   the user must immediately end the session if someone is waiting to use the
   computer. In no event will any individual be permitted to use a computer for
   more than one session per day.
3. The computer workstations are designed for one person, no more than two
   persons are permitted to work together at a computer.
4. Printing costs are 10¢ per page for black & white and 25¢
   per page for color copies. Be aware that when you print from the Internet,
   the size of the job may be larger than you anticipated and may contain material
   that you did not intend to print. You will be charged for every page in your
   print job regardless of its usefulness to you.
5. The Internet User Agreement must be read and signed by each Internet user.
   A parent or legal guardian must give permission by signing the Parental Permission
   Agreement for children 17 years and under to access the Internet.
6. To access the Internet, children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent
   or adult.
7. Users may not access inappropriate matter, such as matter that is obscene,
   pornographic, threatening or otherwise in violation of community standards.
   
8. Users must be careful not to expose themselves to dangerous situations.
   Users must be cautious when using e-mail, chat rooms, instant messaging, discussion
   groups, newsgroups, game rooms, and all other forms of communications.
9. Users may not engage in unlawful activities or misrepresentation. Users
   may not attempt unauthorized access (including hacking) to any computer system.
   
10. Users may not make unauthorized disclosure of, use of, or dissemination
    of a minor’s personal information by means of the Internet, e-mail or
    any other electronic technology. A minor must have the authorization of their
    parent or guardian to disclose their own personal information.
    
    
11. All Internet users are expected to:
    • Respect the privacy of others.
    • Abide by copyright and license restrictions regarding the unauthorized
    copying of software or data. Violation of U.S. copyright law may result in
    prosecution.
    • Be considerate in your use of the Internet remembering that you are
    in a public place.
    • Observe the code of conduct stated in the Library Behavior policy.
    • Use the Internet in a responsible manner, consistent with the educational
    and informational purposes for which it is provided.
    
    Failure to comply with staff requests to abide by any of these practices will
    result in the immediate termination of your Internet session.
12. It is not acceptable to use the Perry Library's Internet connection for
    purposes contrary to state or federal laws or in a manner that violates the
    Library Behavior Policy. Such purposes include but are not limited to:
    • harassment of others,
    • viewing of pornographic sites,
    • distribution of unsolicited advertising or chain letters,
    • falsely identifying oneself,
    • unauthorized copying of copyrighted material,
    • propagation of computer viruses,
    • and attempting to access unauthorized files or systems (including
    saving or changing files on the library's computers).
13. The Library Board of Trustees reserves the right to amend or rescind any
    portion of the foregoing conditions.
    
    Failure to use library computers in accordance with the Internet Use Policy
    may result in the loss of access to the computers, banning from the library
    premises, and/or criminal prosecution.