Marshall County Public Library System
Marshall County, Kentucky
@ Benton     @ Calvert City     @ Hardin

INTERNET ACCESS/COMPUTER USE POLICY

The Marshall County Public Library System is proud to offer Internet Access and additional computer software programs to enhance information available to the public. To use the computers, please read the following guidelines and rules.

ACCURACY DISCLAIMER

Not all information provided through Internet sources is accurate, complete, or current information, and may be offensive or dangerous.  The library assumes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of information obtained through Internet sources.  It should be understood that use in a public environment prevents any guarantee of privacy.

INTERNET/COMPUTER USE BY MINORS

Parents or Legal Guardians will be responsible for the following:

(1)     Monitoring their child’s access to inappropriate matter on the Internet and World Wide Web.  The library cannot control sites that children may select on the Internet, and staff cannot act in place of a parent to do so;

(2)     Supervise the safety and security of minors when using electronic mail and other forms of direct electronic communications (chatting is not allowed);

(3)     Prevent unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal identification information;

(4)     Prevent minor’s unauthorized access, including “hacking”, and other unlawful activities while online;

(5)     Avoid minor’s access to materials harmful to them by monitoring all internet use.

The following regulations are enforced to ensure child safety:

·        Children under the age of 12 must have a parent or legal guardian present, and in attendance with them at all times, to use the computer for Internet use and other available programs.

INTERNET/COMPUTER MISUSE

The library staff is authorized to refuse anyone access to the Internet or Computers.  The violation regulations are as followed:

·        The 1^st violation of this policy will result in a warning.

·        The 2^nd violation of this policy will result in loss of Internet/Computer Access for one year.

·        The 3^rd violation of this policy will result in permanent loss of Internet/Computer Access.

The following are considered violations:

·        Unauthorized connection to the library’s network, hacking, and other unlawful activities.

·        Use of Chat Rooms.  NO CHATTING ALLOWED.

·        More than two people per station.

·        Exceeding time limit when other patrons are waiting.

·        Charge fees to library via Internet workstations.

·        Exhibits pornographic material on Internet workstations.  (KRS 531.020)

·        Violating copyright or software licenses while using Internet workstations. (US copyright law, Title 17, US Code).

·        Use of Internet workstations to harass others.

·        Illegal activities on Internet workstations.

·        Misrepresenting oneself on the Internet via Internet workstations. 

·        Commercial use of the Internet via Internet workstations.

·        Intentional damage to workstations, printers, and/or additional property.

·        Altering hardware/software configurations, saving information to the hard drive.

GENERAL RULES FOR INTERNET/COMPUTER USE

(1)     All patrons must read the Marshall County Public Library System Internet/Computer Use Policy.

(2)     To use the computers, patrons must scan their library card at the sign-in computer.

(3)      Patrons can sign up for one hour of computer use. When the hour is up, you must leave the workstation if someone is waiting. 
**If you have used the computer for an hour in the day and someone is waiting to use the computer, you will be required to sign-off.

(4)     There is a 3-hour daily computer use limit.

(5)     No more than two people per workstation is allowed.

(6)   Each page printed will cost 15c per page.

(7)     Library staff can assist in getting you started, but is not available for in-depth training.