POLICY FOR INTERNET & WORLDWIDE WEB ACCESS

The Glocester Libraries Policy for Internet and World Wide Web Access conforms to the Internet Safety policy requirements of the Neighborhood Children's Internet Protection Act (NCIPA) and the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) under the current Federal Communications Commission ruling. These requirements mandate filters on all library computers.

The Glocester Manton Library and the Harmony Library offer Internet and World Wide Web access to all patrons, adults and minors, as part of our mission to expand their informational resources. The Libraries strongly urge users to never rely solely on information found on the Internet, as this information is not always accurate, complete, or legal. Internet users must comply with all federal and state laws governing computing resources. These include, for example, laws of tampering and "hacking", privacy, obscenity, and child pornography.

Library staff reserves the right to terminate the user's access session when the user has failed to comply with this policy or any other library policy. Local police will be contacted for unlawful activities.

Glocester Libraries Internet Rules

1. All computer users must register at the Circulation Desk.
2. Computer use is available on a first-come, first serve basis. The Libraries reserve the right to enforce a time limit if necessary. Patrons may reserve computer time up to 48 hours in advance.
3. Patrons may use the Internet for E-mail.
4. The viewing of pornographic sites is strictly prohibited. The Library staff reserves the right to determine inappropriate content.
5. Patrons 17 years of age or older may request to have the filter disabled. Patrons under 17 years of age may request to unblock a specific appropriate site.

Adopted June 28, 2002
Revised July 1, 2004

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