Internet Policy

Revised by Library Advisory Board
August 30, 2005

Internet resources available in the J.H. Wootters Crockett Public are provided by the City Of Crockett through a DSL connection to patrons wishing to access the Internet.

The Internet is a forum for many people and cultures. Not all sources on the Internet provide accurate, complete or current information. Patrons are asked to please try to be vigilant and to avoid sites that may make them uncomfortable. There is no control over the subject matter on the Internet. The Library cannot have complete knowledge of what is on the Internet. Internet users should be advised that security is technologically difficult to achieve electronic transactions and files can become public.

As with other Library resources, providing access to electronic information does not imply sponsorship or endorsement by the Library. 
It is, therefore, left to each user to choose what is individually appropriate and for parents or legal guardians to assume responsibility for their children’s use of the Internet.  

JR. Computers

Internet Access Rules

1. All patrons are required to produce their library cards before using a computer.

2. The time limit on a computer is one hour per patron per day. Additional time may be granted by library staff.

3. Use of Internet PCs is to be primarily research; limited game playing is allowed when the PC is not needed for research.

4. The user may send or receive web-based e-mail (electronic mail) hotmail – yahoo -- etc.

5. The use of messenger service or chat rooms is not allowed.

6. No more than two people are allowed at the same PC at the same time.

7. Library staff will be monitoring use of internet workstations to ensure compliance with this policy.  Staff may ask users to remove themselves from the Library if they observe any behavior that they judge to be in conflict with this policy. 
Misuse or abuse of Library computers or internet access will result in suspension of Internet access and Library privileges.

8. The Library is not responsible for the accuracy of the information found on the Internet.

9. The library is not responsible for the security of the exchange of information or transactions performed on the Internet.

10. The user may not use their own software programs or download programs from the internet on the library’s computers. This will help prevent computer viruses that are common on public computers. The user may not store files on the library computers hard drive.

11. Copyright law prohibits the unauthorized reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials, except as permitted by the principles of fair use. Any responsibility for consequences arising from copyright infringement or any other illegal use lies with the user. The J.H. Wootters Crockett Public Library assumes no responsibility for any damages, direct or indirect, arising from the use of its Internet connection.

12. Two pages are free and additional printed pages are 15 cents each.

13. Patrons with over due books or fines cannot use the Library's Computers.
14. Use of the Internet PCs for illegal or inappropriate purposes is strictly prohibited. 

Failure to abide by the above guidelines
will result in immediate termination of use.

COPYRIGHT LAW (Title 7, U. S. Code) prohibits the unauthorized reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials except as permitted by the principles of “fair use.”  Any responsibility for any consequences of copyright infringement lies with the user; the Library expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility resulting from such use.

All internet usage is logged by time, date, computer and patron.

I  Agree to the Crockett Library's   COMPUTER USAGE POLICY