Access to the Internet is a wonderful opportunity to interact with the world at
large. The opportunity brings with it a number of responsibilities. In order to
use the internet services available in the Library, you must read the following
information and sign the computer/internet agreement that follows.
The use of any Library computer which provides access to the Internet is
a privilege which may be revoked by instructors, staff, or administrators at
any time for abusive or inappropriate conduct. Such conduct would include,
but is not limited to, the placing of unlawful information on or through the
computer, system, accessing another person's files or e-mail, and the use of
obscene, abusive, or otherwise objectionable language or images in either
public or private files or messages.
Because of the potentially large number of individuals who might need to
use the computers for Internet as well as personal productivity, patron
access may be limited to a specified time, as provided by the instructor(s)
and/or administration.
The Library reserves the right to inspect any material stored in files
to which patrons have access and will edit or remove any material which the
Library, in its sole discretion, believes may be objectionable. Patrons of
the computers/Internet will not use their account to obtain, view, download,
or otherwise gain access to potentially objectionable materials. This
includes text materials, video images, or sound files that may be considered
objectionable.
The Library's Internet access is provided primarily for educational
purposes under the direction of Library staff. Non-educational use may be
limited at any time by Library staff.
Information services and features contained on the Library network are intended for the private use of its patrons. Any
commercial or other unauthorized use of those materials, in any form, is
expressly forbidden.
The Library does not warrant that the functions of the system will meet
any specific requirements you may have, or that it will be error-free or
interrupted; nor shall it be liable for any direct or indirect, incidental,
or consequential damages (including lost data, information, or profits)
sustained or incurred in connection with the use, operation, or inability to
use the system.
Rules and regulations of system usage will be added and posted from time
to time by the faculty/administrators of the Library and/or the network.
Patrons of computers/Internet are subject to these rules and regulations.
The Library's computers/network is intended for the exclusive use of its
registered patrons. As a user, you are responsible for the use of your
password and account. Any problems which arise from the use of a user's
account are the responsibility of the account holder. Any misuse will result
in suspension of the account privileges.
Deletion, examination, copying, or modification of files and/or data
belonging to other patrons without their prior consent is prohibited.
Commercial software is placed on the computer for the use and
convenience of students and staff. Any unlawful use such as the copying of
copyrighted material without the express written permission of the owner or
the proper license is prohibited.
Any unauthorized, deliberate action which damages or disrupts a
computing system (including the willful introduction of computer "viruses"
or other disruptive/destructive programs), alters its normal performance, or
causes it to malfunction is prohibited. Intentional attempts to "crash"
network systems or programs are punishable disciplinary offenses.
COMPUTER/INTERNET USAGE AGREEMENT
I have read the Library Computer/Internet Usage Agreement, understand it, and
agree to adhere to the principles and procedures listed within. I also
understand that additional rules and regulations may be added from time to time
and that they become a part of this agreement. Should I break this agreement, I
understand that I may lose all computer/Internet privileges. I also understand
that inappropriate or illegal use of computer facilities could result in civil
or criminal lawsuits. Parents and/or guardians may be held accountable for
inappropriate use by their child.