Public Access Computers
ROSWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY
PUBLIC INTERNET PC USER RULES
When you sign up to use the public computers, you are agreeing to abide by the Public Internet PC User Rules.
You may sign in once per day with a maximum use of one (1) hour a day, including printing and downloading.
The Computer Coordinator will sign you up on the Reservation Station. In her absence, seek assistance from a Reference Librarian or the Circulation staff.
Please stay in the public computer area if you must wait for a computer. If you are not available when it is your turn, the next person on the reservation list will be given the time slot.
Printing is 15 cents per page. You may download to your own disk or purchase one from the Library for $1.00.
The computers at the Reference Desk may be used ONLY BY REFERENCE LIBRARIANS in answering reference questions. If the person receiving reference assistance wishes to record the information found, he or she may write it down or pay for printing or a disk.
It is your responsibility to comply with copyright laws when printing and downloading and to take care that your use of the material will not constitute plagiarism. You are responsible for knowing and observing laws pertaining to Internet use.
No more than two people may use a computer at one time. The two people will be able to use the computer one hour together: they will not receive one hour per person.
Computers or time slots may not be reserved.
The posted Roswell Public Library Rules govern the behavior of public computer users as well as others in the Library.
ROSWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY
INTERNET ACCESS GUIDELINES
Adopted June 27, 1996
Revised February 24, 2000
Revised July 25, 2002
Welcome to the Roswell Public Library's Internet Access. To maximize availability to this resource and to insure fair accessibility for all, please follow these guidelines.
INTERNET ACCESS POLICY
In response to advances in technology and the changing needs of the community, the Roswell Public Library endeavors to develop collections, resources, and services that meet the cultural, informational, recreational, and educational needs of Chaves County's diverse, multicultural community. It is within this context that the Library offers access to the Internet.
The Internet is a global entity with a highly diverse user population. The Roswell Public Library does not monitor and has no control over the information accessed through the Internet and cannot be held responsible for its content.
Illegal use of this resource in the library, by any one including minors, including but not limited to infringement of copyright laws, hacking, access to inappropriate or illegal materials is prohibited. In addition, minors are prohibited from accessing materials considered to be "harmful to minors". Users are responsible for knowing and observing laws pertaining to Internet use.
All Internet resources accessible through the Library are provided equally to all Library users. Parents or legal guardians, not the Library or its staff, are responsible for the Internet information selected and/or obtained by their children, and for their children only. Parents or legal guardians who wish to restrict their children's access should supervise their Internet sessions.
To be more specific:
*The Roswell Public Library does not restrict access to materials or protection from information that may be offensive. There are information resources, which users may personally find controversial or inappropriate.
*Not all sources on the Internet provide accurate, complete, or current information. Users need to be good information consumers, questioning the validity of the information found.
*The Library will provide privacy screens in order to protect the privacy of the user and the interests of other Library users including minors.
*Users are cautioned that the Internet is not a secure environment. Users, including minors, are warned that personal information included in all transactions, file and communication may be subject to unauthorized access by third parties who may misrepresent themselves. Users, including minors are advised not to share personal identification information with unknown or otherwise unverified sources via electronic communication.
*The Roswell Public Library respects the confidentiality of those using its electronic resources and will only release Library records as required by law or for the Library's operation.
STAFF ASSISTANCE
Staff cannot provide individual or in-depth training concerning Internet computer jargon or personal computer use. We recommend that users consult the available books about the Internet, and we may be able to offer suggestions and answer questions.
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