Policy: Internet Use
-
Statement of policy: The Rusk County Community Library makes the Internet available as part of its continuing effort to ensure all members of our community have the right and means to free and open access to ideas and information which are fundamental to democracy. Internet access shall be reasonable, fair and equitable to all users.
- Not make any changes to the setup or configuration of the software or hardware on Library computers.
- Use these resources in a responsible manner consistent with the educational and informational purposes for which they are provided. Responsible use of such resources includes:
- Using resources for educational, informational and recreational purposes only, not for unauthorized, illegal or unethical purposes.
- Respecting the privacy of others by not seeking unauthorized access to any computer system, or damaging or altering software components of any network or database.
- Further respecting the privacy of others by not interfering with their use.
- Making only authorized copies of copyrighted or licensed software or data.
- Not sending, receiving, or displaying, text or graphics that may reasonably be construed as obscene. If there is a complaint about an image, the user will be asked to leave that web page. Upon a second complaint, the user’s Internet session will be terminated.
- Refraining from objectionable activities (a violation of generally accepted community standards or a violation of terms listed in this policy) while using the Internet.
- Provide time slots for Internet use at 30-minute intervals, on a first come, first served basis. Users may request an additional half hour if no one is waiting to use the computer.
- Expect users to register with their library card or other identification and notify staff when finished.
- Limit users to one hour per day.
- Deny access to the Internet to patrons who have overdue materials or fines.
- Consider peeking over shoulders, being part of a group clustered around a machine or any such configuration as use time.
- Charge $.15 per page for printing.
- Assist patrons to the best of our ability. A minimal level of competence is expected of Internet users. Staff may not be familiar with every application a patron might wish to use and cannot provide complete technical support.
- Enforce this policy by withholding Internet access privileges for the first infraction for ten days, for the second infraction 20 days and for the third infraction indefinitely withhold Internet access. The Library will immediately revoke a user’s privileges whose acts or behavior jeopardize the library’s access to the Internet.
Disclaimer: Since the Internet is a global electronic network, there is no local, state, or federal control over its users or contents. It may contain inaccurate materials or materials of a controversial nature. The Rusk County Community Library does not monitor information accessed over the Internet and cannot guarantee the validity or accuracy of information found on the Internet. Library patrons are advised, as with all library materials, to exercise judgment and discrimination when evaluating the usefulness and reliability of material found on the Internet.
The Library expects parents to monitor their children’s use of Internet resources as they do their children’s use of information resources in other forms.
The Library expects Internet users will:
These policies may change as public library Internet services change.
About us -
Calendar -
History -
Library Board -
Policies -
Rusk County Info -
Services -
Useful Links
Home - BadgerLink - BCliC - WISCAT - IFLS
Home - BadgerLink - BCliC - WISCAT - IFLS
Rusk County Community Library • 418 Corbett Ave W •
Ladysmith, WI 54848 • 715-532-2604