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Thursday 29th of July 2010

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Use of Computers
 
1.        Internet and word processing computers are available for public usage in all branches of the Livingston Parish Library.
 
2.        All users should be familiar with the Computer Policy. Copies of the policy are available on the computer. It is advisable for staff to log patrons on and log them off when they are finished and shutdown all patron access computers at the end of each service day.
 
3.        Patrons wishing to use the computer must present their library card or other identification and sign in at the circulation desk. Staff members are to check patron’s record to be sure patron has no notes or restrictions and that the card/patron is in good standing.
 
4.        Initial sign-up time is 30 minutes with possible 30 minute extensions on available time slots. 
 
5.        Patrons having overdue materials and/or fines and fees should be notified about their overdue materials and then be allowed to use computers. Staff should encourage patron reconciliation of account. (USE GOOD JUDGMENT).
 
6.        Non-residential visitors should be allowed to use a computer without a library card, but must show proper identification, with photo if available, and sign the Computer Use log..
 
7.        The use of personal disks and USB drives will be allowed on the Library computers unless their usage becomes a risk to the computer system, at which time their use will be disallowed.
 
8.        Printing of information is allowed, but at $0.10 per black & white page, and $0.25 per page for color copies and within Copyright Law guidelines.
 

 

Electronic Resources Access Policy

 

 
USER RESPONSIBILITY:
  • These resources contain a wealth of valuable information. However, users should be aware that some information might be inaccurate, outdated, and/or offensive.
  • PARENTS, not the library, are responsible for the use of these resources by their children, regardless of age.
  • The library is NOT responsible for any damages that may result from personal information (ss#, credit card #, address, etc.) that is received and/or transferred by the user.
ACCEPTABLE USES:
Patrons are encouraged to use the workstations for the following purposes:
  • Research and educational information
  • Unstructured navigation (“surfing”) of the Internet to locate sites of interest and to hone usage skills
  • Printing from full text databases as long as copyright law is not infringed upon
 
INTERNET SAFETY POLICY TO PROTECT MINORS FOLLOWS:
  • The safety and security of minors when using email, chat rooms, social networking sites, forums or other forms of direct electronic communications is the responsibility of parent/guardian.
  • Unauthorized access to Library systems, computers and network, individuals’ computers, devices, and networks or other entities’ systems, computers, and networks, including so-called “hacking,” and other unlawful online activities by minors and all others, is forbidden.
  • As federally mandated, unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal information regarding minors are forbidden.
  • Filters designed to restrict access to materials harmful to minors have been installed, but may not filter everything at all times.
 
PROHIBITED USES:
Patrons and staff may not use the workstations in the following situations:
- Illegal, unauthorized, unethical or commercial purposes.
- Manipulation of internal hardware and/or software.
- Transmission or downloading of any material in violation of state or federal laws.
- Copying, downloading, or distributing of any material in violation of copyright law. (Downloading of software and files not in the public domain is a violation of copyright law and is expressly prohibited.)
- Sending, receiving, or viewing any material that may be reasonably construed as obscene or pornographic in accordance with Louisiana laws and CIPA (Child Internet Protection Act).
Unauthorized access to Library systems, computers and network, individuals’ computers, devices, and networks or other entities’ systems, computers, and networks, including so-called “hacking,” and other unlawful online activities is forbidden. Prohibited uses will result in the loss of workstation privileges. Perpetrators of malicious damage to the system will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
 
LIMITATIONS:
FILTER: In accordance with Federal Law (CIPA),filtering is in place to block certain types of web sites. Upon entering such site, an “access denied” screen should block access.
TIME: Initial sign-up time is 30 minutes with possible 30-minute extensions on available time slots.
AGE: Because of the high costs and delicate nature of complex electronic and mechanical equipment, children under the age of 12 will be required to have a parent or adult guardian present when using the workstation.
 
Parents of minor children must assume responsibility for their children’s use of the Internet through the Library’s computers. PARENTS ARE ADVISED TO SUPERVISE THEIR CHILDREN’S INTERNET SESSIONS.
COSTS: There is no charge for use of the workstations or to access the information therein. However, patrons shall assume printing costs at the rates of:
- $0.10 a page per side for black & white
- $0.25 a page per side for color copies
- The library reserves the right to seek monetary recovery for the cost of replacement and/or repair of any equipment destroyed or damaged through the intentional or negligent act of any user.

 


 
Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 June 2009 09:25
 

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