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Library Internet Policy

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Current Internet Policies

Internet access shall be made reasonable, fair, and equitable to all users.

Internet communications shall be considered private and confidentiality will be encouraged within the limits of a public environment, the technology, the equipment, and the requirements of law.

Violations of library guidelines and engaging in certain prohibited practices in Internet use may lead to the suspension or revocation of Internet access through the Library.

Guidelines for Responsible Use:

It is expected that the user of the Internet:

Shall make only authorized access to systems, NetWare, software, and databases for educational, informational, and recreational purposes only.

Shall avoid the sending, receiving, and displaying of text or graphics that may be reasonably construed as sexually explicit or offensive. A written definition of what constitutes “sexually explicit” material is available at the front desk.

Shall obey the law and regulations in their application to copyright, licensed software and data.

Shall be aware that violations of these guidelines for responsible use may lead to the suspension or revocation of your Internet access within the Library.

Statement of Responsibility

The Internet with its highly diverse and often controversial content is an unregulated resource and can be used only at your own risk. Beyond its home pages, Kenai Community Library cannot control the information found on the Internet and is not responsible for its accuracy, correctness nor its suitability.

* A Special Note to Parents

Internet's "user friendliness" and intrinsic flexibility to access a wide range of well known and many lesser known information resources demands diligent and thoughtful parental supervision.

It should be understood that the Kenai Community Library cannot act as a censor nor substitute parent. It is the responsibility of the parent to provide the oversight to ensure their children's use of the Internet in an appropriate and safe manner.

Internet Offerings and Limitations:

Library access to the Internet is available at work stations that use software designed to browse the World Wide Web (WWW). Dial in access is not available through the library.

You will need a current Kenai Community Library card in order to check in for computer use. You may use the computer one time per day, up to one hour.

You may not use your own software programs on the library computers. This will help prevent computer viruses that are common on public computers.

Bring your own used disk, formatted for an IBM compatible PC, if you wish to save files. There is a system printer for printing at $.25 per page.

Misuse of the computer or Internet access will result in loss of your computer privileges.

Because of library scheduling, Internet-trained staff may not always be available.

Reviewed with the Advisory Library Commission, 7 December 1999
Approved by Kenai City Manager, Richard Ross, 7 December 1999