Internet access will be by appointment in 30 minute blocks of time on a first come, first served basis. Additional blocks of time may be available to patrons as the schedule allows and at the Library's discretion. Reservations may be called in to the Reference desk no earlier than one week prior to the appointment.

Patrons who require help or training are encouraged to take advantage of volunteer assistance as scheduled in the Library and to investigate formal educational programs available elsewhere in the community for extensive and in-depth computer use and searching training.

The Internet changes daily; information is often not verifiable as accurate and patrons should be aware that errors and intentional misinformation do sometimes occur on the Information Highway. The Library cannot be responsible for information gathered on the Internet.

Du to considerations of privacy and system management, the functions of E-mail, "chat" and ftp (file transfer) capabilities are not available on this public Internet provider. Information, text, or other programs available on the Internet may not be downloaded from the Internet through the Library's computers.

As with all formats of information, patrons must respect copyright laws and licensing agreements and abide by general rules of acceptable Internet conduct. Acts or behaviors which may jeopardize a source's files or behavior which may jeopardize the library's account or access to resources will result in revocation of Internet privileges at the Library.

Due to the emerging nature of these services, policies are subject to change without notice and at the Library's discretion.

Approved by: The Board of Trustees of Middleville Free Library, March 11, 1997