McCoy Public Library Board of Trustees — Documents

Computer Use & Internet Policy Approved by the McCoy Public Library Board of Trustees: January 10th, 2023 McCoy Public Library offers free wireless internet access and computer access to all library users. Computer users must comply with all local, State, and Federal laws and this policy. By logging onto the library’s wireless signal or public computers you agree to the terms of this acceptable use policy. Requirements for Public Computer Use ● Computer users agree to abide by the McCoy Public Library Computer Use and Internet policy. ● The user agrees to use a portable device or cloud system, such as a thumb drive, if they wish to save files. Minors’ Public Computer Use ● Minors’ computer use is a joint responsibility of the user and the parent/legal guardian. ● Internet access at the McCoy Public Library is not monitored or restricted by staff. Behavior on Public Computers The internet is a dynamic, uncontrolled, and sometimes explicit information environment. Access, use, or dissemination of information via the internet in the Library is the responsibility of the user. The McCoy Public Library filters all internet computers and wireless signals available through the library. However, these filters do not completely protect from computer viruses. McCoy Library Computer, Internet and Wireless Users Will Not ● Send, receive or display any graphic materials depicting nudity and/or sexual acts that may be reasonably construed as obscene or pornographic by community standards ● Libel, slander, bully, or maliciously offend others ● Damage equipment, software, or data belonging to the library or other users ● Use the internet for any illegal or unethical purposes ● Use their own software programs ● Impede any other patron’s use of the library Consequences for Unacceptable Computer Use Computer or wireless use may be suspended or revoked at any time for unacceptable behavior including, but not limited to, violation of the above guidelines or any other library policy. Printing Printing is available for public computer users. 25 cents per black &white copy and/or 50 cents per color copy. Liability ● The Library cannot assure the integrity of data downloaded by users. ● The Library is not responsible for damage or corruption of computer users’ personal data, disks, or equipment. ● Wireless users are responsible for their own equipment and usage. Library Staff ● Library staff cannot operate computers on behalf of library users. ● Library staff may aid patrons with Internet and computer use as time permits. ● At times of high demand, the library staff may limit a user’s access to the public computers to one 30-minute session. Computer Use & Internet Policy will be reviewed by the library board and library staff at least but not limited to every 3 years. Reviewed & Ammended: May 2023 Next Scheduled Review: 2026