Public Access Computers at CPL
Five public computers are available for use in the library on a first come, first served basis. All five computers offer Internet access as well as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point. The four computers in the Study Area are for high school students and adults. The fifth public computer which is located in the Children's Area is for use by adults with children.
All public computers are connected to a black & white printer located at the main desk. Printing costs $.15 per page.
Please read the following policies and procedures for more information about public access computers at the library.
Public Access Computer Policy
The Clintonville Public Library provides free public access to computers as an informational, educational and recreational resource. Access to the Internet is available to all patrons, however, this service may be restricted at any time for use not consistent with these guidelines. Parents of minor children must accompany their children when they use the Library's Internet service. High school students under the age of 18 must have an Internet Permission Slip signed by a parent or legal guardian in front of a Library staff member in order to use the Internet without a parent present. The Library staff may impose restrictions, such as time limits, charges for paper, etc. on the use of Library equipment.
Expectations
The Library expects that all use of electronic
resources will be responsible and ethical, consistent with the purpose for which
these resources are provided. This includes:
- Using resources for educational, informational and recreational purposes only; not for unauthorized, illegal or unethical purposes.
- Respecting the privacy of others using public computers at the Clintonville Public Library by not interfering with their use.
- Making only authorized copies of copyrighted or licensed software or data.
- Not sending, receiving, or displaying, text or graphics which may reasonably be construed by Library staff as offensive to the public.
- Not making unauthorized changes to the setup or configuration of the software or hardware.
- Not incurring any costs for the Library through their use of the Internet. It is expected that computer users already know how to use a computer or a program before signing up to use one of the Library’s computers. The Library staff can provide only limited training in the use of the computers or troubleshooting if problems occur.
Warning
The World Wide Web is a vast network of information and resources.
The Clintonville Public Library assumes no responsibility for the content of
material on the Internet. It is not possible for the Library to control specific
information that may be available. Just as libraries do not vouch for or endorse
the viewpoints of written material in their collections, they do not do so for
the electronic information. Selection policies which serve to govern the library’s
purchase of written materials may not apply to material accessed electronically.
It is the responsibility of the user (or the parent or guardian) to determine
what is appropriate.
The Library cannot assure that data or files downloaded by users are virus-free. The Library is not responsible for damages to equipment or data on a user’s personal computer from the use of data downloaded from the Library’s Internet service.
The use of the Internet and e-mail is not guaranteed to be private. While respecting individual users’ rights to privacy, Library staff reserves the right to monitor use of the computers to ensure compliance with this policy. Staff may ask users to remove themselves from Library equipment if they observe any behavior which they judge to be in conflict with this policy. Misuse or abuse of Library computers may result in suspension of computer privileges.
Approved: August 19, 1998
Revised: September 20, 2000
Internet Permission Slip for High School Students Under the Age of 18
(must be signed in front of a library staff member)
Date_____________________
I have read the Library's policy and give permission for my child ____________________________ to use an Internet Access Computer at the Clintonville Public Library (please check one):
_____ for this time only
_____ every time until further notice
I understand the following:
- The Clintonville Public Library assumes no responsibility for the content of material on the Internet.
- It is not possible for the Library to control specific information that my child may locate on the Internet. As with other library materials, restriction of a child's access to the Internet ultimately rests with the parent or guardian.
- I am responsible for any hardware or software damage caused by my child in the course of using the Library's equipment.
- Failure to use the computer appropriately and responsibly may result in a revocation of my child's computer privileges.
___________________________________ Parent or Legal Guardian
___________________________________ Library Staff Member
Procedures for Using the Clintonville Public Library's Public Access Computers
- Computer use is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Each user is allowed at least one hour of computer time - if there is no one waiting for the service at the end of that hour, the user can remain on the computer. But once having had the service for the first hour the user must abandon use of the computer if someone else requests the service.
- The Internet computer in the Children’s Area is available for children with a parent present and adults with children. The computers in the Study Area are for high school students and adults. Rules of use apply to all users regardless of age.
- Users must have a Library card or other form of identification to leave at the desk while using the computer. Users’ Library cards must be current and have no delinquencies, fines, or other charges.
- Users may bring in disks and CDs to use on the Library computers. All copying must be in accordance with the copyright laws.
- Users may print from the computer at a cost of 15 cents per page. Only black and white printing is available. Printouts may be picked up at the front desk. Personal paper may be used with the approval of Library staff but the cost remains the same.
- Any and all damages to the Library’s hardware or software will be charged to the person using the computer.
THESE PROCEDURES MAY BE REVISED AS NECESSARY .