Wireless Internet Policy
To
fulfill its mission of providing access to information of all types in a wide
range of formats, the
1.
All patrons
who agree to the Library’s Internet Access Policy may use the wireless
service. By choosing to use this free
service, users are agreeing to abide by the Library’s Internet and computing
policies. In order to utilize the
connections, the laptop computer will need to have a wireless network card and to
be configured to connect via appropriate protocols. The Library does not guarantee that all
laptop computers will be able to connect to the wireless Internet service or to
maintain that connection.
2.
The Library provides
landline and wireless Internet access following all appropriate federal, state,
and local legislation. The Library does not provide wireless network cards to
patrons. The Library reserves the right
to disconnect any device and to provide equal access for wireless access to all
users.
3.
Laptop users
must be considerate of nearby patrons and refrain from excessive noise
including the playing of music on the laptop without the use of
headphones. Patrons not adhering to this
policy may be asked to leave the Library.
4.
The Library
is not responsible for laptops or similar devices. Furthermore, the Library is not responsible
for any damage that may occur to the laptop computer while connected to the
wireless network. This includes, but is
not limited to, hardware, software, or data loss due to power surges, power
loss, service interruptions, computer viruses, spyware, and/or any other type
of computer malware. Anti-virus and
security protection are the responsibility of the patron.
5.
The Library
staff cannot provide technical assistance to patrons using the Library’s
wireless network. Technical computer connection or use questions should be
directed to the appropriate manufacturer’s representative.
6.
Printers may
not be available for wireless users using their own laptop or similar
personally owned devices. However, saved
files can be copied onto a floppy disk or similar storage device and utilized
on one of the Library’s public access computer workstations for printing. The Library is not responsible for data loss
that may occur when printing. Current
printing fees will be charged.
7.
The
Library’s Internet access is filtered.
Parents or legal guardians who want their children to have additionally filtered
access should direct their children to one of the Library’s public access
computers or purchase filtering software for their computing devices.
8.
Users may
not use the network to:
a.
make
unauthorized entry into other computer, information, or communication services
or resources;
b.
distribute
unsolicited advertising or spam;
c.
invade the
privacy of others;
d.
engage in
any activity that is harassing or defamatory;
e.
use the Internet
for illegal activity;
Users
will refrain from displaying obscene materials.
Patrons deemed to be in violation of this may be asked to leave the Library
and may eventually be banned from further Library Internet use. Obscene materials are considered in part to
be those images that may be offensive to others.
9. The Library’s wireless Internet connection
is unsecured and open to others. The
Library is not responsible for problems arising from using wireless Internet connectivity. This includes but is not limited to loss due
to improper use of online financial tools, personal information intercepted
while being transmitted, and/or identity theft.
Information sent to and from notebook/laptop computers or other wireless
devices may be captured by anyone with a wireless device and the appropriate
software.
10. Violations of any policy may result in loss
of access. Unlawful activities will be
dealt with in an appropriate manner.