Honeoye Public Library  

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.    

Computer Use & Internet Use Policy  

Ø      Computer time can be scheduled in person or by telephone (229-5020).

Ø      Reservations are for one hour at a time.

Ø      Please be prompt, we will hold your reservation for 10 minutes before reassigning it to another patron.

Ø      Computers close 10 minutes before the library closes.

Ø      Save your files on a floppy disk, not on our hard drive.  Disks are available for purchase.

Ø      Patron-supplied moveable media (disks, CD’s, etc.) can not be used in Library computers.

Ø      Only two people are allowed at a computer at the same time.  Both must be registered.

Ø      Please notify Library Staff if you think that you have a problem.

Ø      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.

Ø      Computers can not be used for any illegal, obscene or inappropriate activity. 

      Obscenity shall be as defined in the Telecommunications Act of 1996.

Ø      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.

Ø      Children under 8 years of age must have an adult with them while using a computer.

Ø      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.

Ø      The Internet is an unregulated medium and some of the information you will encounter may be erroneous, out of date or offensive.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.

Ø      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.  

To sum it up…

      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!

                                                                                                                            

Internet Safety Policy  

·        Filtering is provided for all Internet-enabled computers that are eligible for federal reimbursements under E-rate, whether used by students, patrons or staff.  

·        Filtering will be disabled only for bona fide research or other lawful purposes.  

·        To the extent practical, online activities of minors will be monitored for appropriate use.  

·        To the extent practical, safe & secure use by minors of direct electronic communications will be encouraged.  

·        Unauthorized online access, including “hacking” and other unlawful activities is prohibited.  

·        Unauthorized disclosure, use & dissemination of personal identification regarding minors is prohibited.            

 

Reviewed & Accepted 5/9/2007