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Use Policy:
Computer users at Danbury Public Library Must:
- Refrain from illegal or unethical use of the Internet
- Refrain from the use of chat
- Respect intellectual property. Download only information or
computer files with proper
permission
- Respect the privacy of others
- Not misrepresent themselves nor attempt to gain unauthorized access
either inside or
outside the Library
- Not alter, remove, or damage configurations, software or hardware
on library computers
and equipment.
- Not install any software on library computers
Viewing of pages which display graphic pornography is inappropriate
for a public and open environment and is prohibited.
Violations
Violations may result in suspension or loss of privileges to
use computer resources at the Library. Any illegal activity involving
use of the Library's computers, including the Internet will be subject
to prosecution by the appropriate authorities.
Internet Use Policy
The Danbury Library is committed to providing its customers with
the latest advances in information technology. The Internet, a vast
global electronic network is the newest and one of the most significant
of these electronic information resources. It offers unlimited information
of every kind, both educational and recreational.
Given the constantly evolving nature of the Internet and the absence
of any governing body there may be occasions when information of
a controversial nature is accessed. The inclusion of Internet resources
in the Library falls under the Library's Materials Selection Policy
which states that "the Library recognizes that tastes vary
widely in a given community and an item which is pleasing to one
customer may be unacceptable to another; however, no one person
or group has the right to impose standards on the other members
of the public. Decisions are not made on the basis of any anticipated
approval or disapproval but solely on the merits of the work in
relation to the building of the collection and to serving the interest
of the public. Responsibility for children's use of Library materials
rests with their parents or legal guardians. The includion of an
item in the Library's collection in no way implies endorsement of
its author, contents or views."
The Danbury Library does not monitor information accessed over
the Internet and cannot guarantee the validity or accuracy of information
found on the Internet. Library customers are advised, as with all
library materials, to exercise judgement and discrimination when
evauluating the usefulness and reliability of material found on
the Internet. |
