As part of the Kirkland Town Library's mission to meet the recreational, informational, and cultural needs of the community and in response to advances in technology, the Library offers public computer terminals with access to the Internet.
The Internet is a continually developing global collection of computer networks that connects millions of computers all over the world. the Kirkland Town Library, through electronic resources obtained from the Mid-York Library System, provides access to the vast amount of information available through these connections.
Although the Library does offer pointers to a range of useful and interesting Internet sites through its Home Page, all Internet sites are accessible through the computer terminals. Some Internet sites may contain inaccurate, controversial, or illegal material. Neither the Kirkland Town Library nor the Mid-York System monitors or has control over the information available through the Internet and they are not responsible or liable for its content.
As with other Library materials, parents and legal guardians should provide guidance to their own children and should monitor their use of the computer terminals and the electronic access. Children also bear responsibility for using all library resources properly.
Inappropriate use of the terminals or the Internet access can result in suspension, and possible cancellation of the privilege to use this resource. Examples of inappropriate use include but are not limited to, the following:
The Library's staff will assist Users at computer terminals as time permits, but they cannot always provide individualized instruction. The Library will provide books, magazines, pamphlets, and other informational opportunities to assist the User in understanding computer technology and accessing electronic information. the Library will also provide information that can assist parents in guiding their children's use of the Internet.
There are both financial and space limitations affecting the use of electronic resources at the Library. Currently, the Library cannot provide terminals that offer total privacy for the User. Additionally, the Library reserves the right to establish procedures that allow the fullest use of the terminals by all its Users. These procedures may include, but are not limited to the following:
This policy may be revised from time to time by resolution of the Board
of Trustees.
Approved by The Board of Trustees of the Kirkland Town Library, December
11, 1997.