INTERNET RULES & GUIDELINES
A. Filtering
While
the North Bend Public Library is required by law to have a filtering
system for Internet access it is not foolproof and Internet use is not
monitored by the Librarian on duty.
Any adult over the age of 17 may request to have the filtering
system temporary disabled for their use.
B. Internet access rules and guidelines
1.
A North Bend Public Library card is required to use the Internet
access computer.
2.
Use of the Internet computer is on a first-come, first-serve
basis. School projects
take
priority. By using the
Internet, the patron agrees to follow our posted rules and guidelines
regarding the use of the Internet.
Failure to comply with these rules may result in the patron being
barred from further access to the Internet station.
3. Children who are under
the age of 17 are required to have a permission form signed by
their parent
or legal guardian on file at the library before they can access the
Internet. Forms will
be at the front
desk. The parent/legal
guardian will need to come to the library with their
child/children
to sign.
4. Printing charges shall be made
to patrons not to exceed current popular prices.
Three
pages of text may be
printed for school projects at no charge.
5.
There will be no downloading of programs from the Internet.
6.
Children who are under the age of 17 will be allotted one half
hour of computer/internet
use
each day. Circumstances may allow change, without notice, at the
discretion of the librarian
on duty.
7. There will be only one
person at the Internet station per session.
There will be a one-time/five
minute period allowed for help. Circumstances may allow change, without
notice, at the
discretion of the librarian on duty.
8.
Parents or legal guardians are responsible for supervision to insure
their children’s use of
Internet resources are
appropriate and safe.
9.
The functions of Chat Lines, Chat Rooms, and File Transfers are not
offered to patrons using
the Internet
stations. Email may only be
accessed through the patron's own personal account.
10.
The Internet station may not be used to seek unauthorized access to any computer
system,
damage or
alter software components on any network or database.
11.
Patrons must respect copyright laws and licensing agreements.
Any responsibility
for
consequences of copyright infringement lies with the user, the Library
expressly disclaims
any
liability or responsibility resulting from such use.
12.
The Library expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility arising
from access to or use
of
information obtained through its electronic information systems, or any
consequences
thereof.
13.
The Internet policy of the North Bend Public Library may be
subject to change
without notice
and at the
discretion of the board and/or the librarian on duty.
Conduct Policy
The purpose of the Conduct Policy is to
maintain a safe and pleasant environment for all library patrons.
It also ensures access to library facilities, the safety of users
and staff, and the protection of the library collection, equipment and
facility.
Patrons
have the responsibility to use the library in a manner that a) does not
interfere with the rights of other individuals to use library materials,
resources, and services; b) does not limit the ability of library staff
to conduct library business; and c) does not threaten the secure and
comfortable environment of the library.
Prohibited conduct includes any illegal activity and also
includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1.
Willfully annoying, harassing, or threatening another person.
2.
Consuming alcohol or controlled substances being intoxicated,
smoking or using tobacco
products.
3.
Food and beverages are not permitted in the library.
4.
Using library building, furniture or equipment in a manner that
could cause harm to self,
patrons, staff, or personal or public property
5.
Campaigning, petitioning, interviewing, survey taking,
soliciting, posting notices, fundraising,
or selling, unless authorized by the Director or his/her designee.
6.
Picture taking or videotaping of people, except at events, unless
authorized by the Director or
designee and by the patrons involved, or their parents if minors are
present.
7.
Making excessive noise, including loud conversations, behaving in
a loud, boisterous, or
disruptive manner that is not solely caused by a disability.
8.
Use of audio devices, pagers, portable CD players, radios, TV,
DVD, cell phones, or other
electronic device in such a manner that others are disturbed.
9.
Impeding access to the building or an area of the building or
blocking book stack aisles for
extended periods of time.
10.
Rollerblading, skating, or skateboarding in the library building.
11.
Leaving animals, bicycles or personal items in the library
entrances or walkways.
12.
Bringing animals into the library, except as required by persons
who are physically
challenged, unless authorized by the Director or designee.
13.
Leaving unattended personal items in the building.
The Library assumes no responsibility for
lost, stolen, or unattended personal items.
Items left longer than 30 minutes may be removed
or taken to Lost and Found.
14.
Bring weapons into the library unless authorized by law.
15.
Leaving suspicious packages that, in the opinion of staff, are of
potential threat. These
items
may be removed from the premises without notice.
16.
Being in unauthorized areas of the library, remaining in the
library after closing or when
requested to leave during emergency situations, drills, or when not
abiding by Library Conduct
Policy.
17.
Having offensive hygiene, odor or scent that constitutes a
nuisance to other persons.
18.
Using library areas or equipment for other than their designated
use when these resources
are limited.
19.
Relocating tables, equipment, or other furniture without staff
permission.
Failure
to comply with the Conduct Policy may result in loss of library
privileges. If, following a
request, the patron fails or refuses to comply or responds to the
request in an abusive fashion, he or she will be required to leave the
library premises immediately for the balance of that calendar day.
If he or she fails to leave, the police will be summoned.
Library
personnel will record instances in which patrons are required to leave
the library in a file maintained by the library for that purpose.
Upon the second recorded instance in which a patron is required
to leave the library premises within a thirty-day period, the Director
shall bar the patron from use of the library premises for a period of
one year. Parents or
guardians of minors will be notified in writing after the second
recorded instance in which a minor is required to leave the library and
advised of the consequences. Patrons,
or Parents when a minor is involved, wishing to appeal such action may
do so upon written request to the Library Board.
In the event the patron barred from the use of the library
attempts entry to the library during any such period of exclusion, the
police will be summoned and informed of the prior action.
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