ERWIN LIBRARY INTERNET ACCESS POLICY

The Erwin Library provides public access to the Internet in keeping with its role as a source of information, intellectual development, and enrichment for the community.

The Internet allows users to connect to networks of resources outside the library. The Erwin Library has no control over the information accessed and cannot be held responsible for the content or quality of the information retrieved. The Erwin Library has no control over these resources nor does the library have complete knowledge of what is on Internet. Information on the Internet may be reliable and current or it may be inaccurate, out-of-date, or unavailable at times. Some content may be offensive. Library users access the Internet at their own discretion. Staff will assist patrons with Internet use as the time permits but cannot offer personal instruction. Formal instruction or information on the Internet may be offered by the library at designated times.

Who may use the Internet at Erwin Library

Any individual who has read and agreed to abide by the restrictions and policies set forth in this policy document, and has confirmed the same by their signature, may use the Internet at Erwin Library.

As is the case with all other library materials, ultimate regulation of a child's access to and use of the Internet is the responsibility of the child's parent or legal guardian, and not the Erwin Library. Therefore the Erwim Library will not restrict children's access to the Internet, as by doing so it would be accepting a parental responsibility and usurping the rights of parents to govern their own child's library use. Just as staff of Erwim Library do not accompany children into the stacks to monitor their book selections, neither will they monitor children's access to new information sources of the electronic information age.

Specific Regulations of Internet Access at Erwin Library