The
Honeoye Public Library is dedicated to providing you with computer &
Internet service. We want your experience with us to be a positive one and as
such have set up the following guidelines. Parents of individuals under the age
of 18 must give their written permission for their children to use the Internet.
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Computer
time can be scheduled in person or by telephone (229-5020).
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Reservations
are for one hour at a time.
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Please be
prompt, we will hold your reservation for 10 minutes before reassigning it to
another patron.
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Computers
close 10 minutes before the library closes.
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Save your
files on a floppy disk, not on our hard drive.
Disks are available for purchase.
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Patron-supplied
moveable media (disks, CD’s, etc.) can
not be used in Library computers.
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Only two
people are allowed at a computer at the same time.
Both must be registered.
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Please
notify Library Staff if you think that you have a problem.
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Pages can
be printed at a cost of $.15 for black & white & $.25 for color.
Be patient, it takes a few minutes for the printer to
print.
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Computers
can not be used for any illegal,
obscene or inappropriate activity.
Obscenity shall be as defined in the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
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Parents/Guardians
are financially responsible for any damage done to library computers by their
children. Adult computer users are liable for any damage they may cause to a
computer.
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Children
under 8 years of age must have an adult with them while using a computer.
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The staff
at Honeoye Public Library respects your right to both confidentiality and
privacy and will not release information about your use of electronic resources
except as required by law. You are
reminded, however, that our computers are located in a public area that is
shared with staff and users of all ages and backgrounds.
We expect that you will respect the rights of others when accessing
potentially offensive information or images.
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The
Internet is an unregulated medium and some of the information you will encounter
may be erroneous, out of date or offensive.
You must evaluate this information carefully.
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This
library affirms the right and responsibility of parents and legal guardians to
actively guide their children’s use of all library resources.
Parents/Guardians should take an active role in monitoring their
children’s use of the Internet.
Use our computers…don’t hurt them…don’t bother the people around
you…be considerate…don’t do anything illegal…abide by the time
restrictions…bring in your card…and we will protect your privacy!
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Filtering is provided for all Internet-enabled computers that are
eligible for federal reimbursements under E-rate, whether used by students,
patrons or staff.
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Filtering will be disabled only for bona fide research or other lawful
purposes.
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To the extent practical, online activities of minors will be monitored
for appropriate use.
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To the extent practical, safe & secure use by minors of direct
electronic communications will be encouraged.
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Unauthorized online access, including “hacking” and other unlawful
activities is prohibited.
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Unauthorized disclosure, use & dissemination of personal
identification regarding minors is prohibited.
Reviewed
& Accepted