Barneveld Free Library Internet Policy

Public access to the Internet is available to all users of the Barneveld Free Library. The Library is making the Internet available to the public as an information and educational resource. The Internet offers access to many valuable local, national and international sources of information. However, some information found on the Internet may be inaccurate, incomplete, dated, or offensive to some individuals. Users are cautioned that ideas, points of view, and images can be found on the Internet, which are controversial, divergent, and inflammatory. The provision of computer access does not mean or imply that the Library endorses or sanctions the content or point of view of any information or commentary that may be found on the Internet. The Barneveld Free Library affirms the principles and user rights as delineated in the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights in Cyberspace.

The Barneveld Free Library Association is not responsible for any user’s misuse of copyright or other violations of local, state, or federal laws. The user agrees, by use of the libraries equipment, to indemnify, defend and hold the library, its trustees, officers, employees, and volunteers harmless from any claim, action or loss arising from the use of the libraries equipment and services, including computers, Internet access and wireless Internet access.

Who is Eligible

Anyone with a valid Mid-York Library Card.
Children under the age of 12 must have a parent or guardian present to assist with using the computer and observing this policy.
Users are required to sign in at the circulation desk before using a computer.

User Responsibilities

Recognize that the Internet, like all of the Library's information sources, must be shared and used in a manner which respects the rights of others and refrains from activities that prevents others from using it.
Refrain from using the Library's Internet resources to conduct a business or commercial enterprise, or engage in commercial activity such as distribution of advertising.
Refraining from illegal or unethical use of the Internet.
Respect individual property rights by making only authorized copies of copyrighted, licensed or otherwise-controlled software of data residing on the Internet.
Respect the privacy of others by not misrepresenting oneself as another user: by not attempting to modify or gain access to files, passwords, or data belonging to others; and by not seeking disallowed access to files, passwords, or data belonging to others; and by not seeking disallowed access to any other computer system via the Internet.
Refraining from damaging or altering the setup of the equipment used to access the Internet at the Library.
Refraining from altering or damaging software or data residing on the Internet.
Refraining from the deliberate propagation of computer worms and/or viruses.
Refraining from the transmission of threatening, harassing or abusive language and images.

Compliance
In addition to the specified policy, general guidelines for the use of all public-access computers govern the use of the Internet in the Library. Violation of the policies and regulations that govern the use of the Library's Internet resources may result in suspension of loss of the privilege to use these resources. Illegal activity involving the Library's Internet resources will be subject to prosecution by the appropriate authorities.

Staff assistance
Staff will assist the library users in getting started on the Internet. However, the Library cannot guarantee that Internet-trained staff will be available to assist users at all times the Library is open. Regrettably, staff cannot offer extensive explanations about the Internet or personal computer use or provide thorough training. Time permitting, staff will try to answer specific questions about the Internet and offer suggestions for effective searching. Staff can also provide information about Internet training opportunities and Internet books and manuals.