The Brown County Public Library Internet Use Policy
Introduction
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The mission of The Brown County Public LIbrary is to enrich lives by providing
diverse and easily accessible materials, services, and programs in an atmosphere
that encourages the free flow of ideas. We offer our collection and services
to educate, inform, enlighten, and entertain the residents of Brown County so
that knowledge and inspiration shall be in reach of every man, woman, and child
in this county in perpetuity. It is within this context that The Brown County
Public LIbrary offers access to the internet via the Ohio Public Library Information
Network (OPLIN).
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Disclaimer
It is understood by users of OPLIN and the internet that most of the information
available is not generated by the Brown County Public Library or by OPLIN. The
Library, through OPLIN, provides access to reference databases of general and
special periodical materials, reader's advisory services, homework centers to
assist students with research assignments, and legislative, historical, and
archival materials and information.
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Information available through OPLIN and the internet is not warranted ny the
Brown County Public Library or OPLIN to be accurate, authoritative, factual,
or complete. The information is not endorsed or ratified ny the Library. The
Library and OPLIN are not responsible for the content of the networked information
available.
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All users of this services agree to hold The Brown County Public LIbrary and
OPLIN harmless from any and all claims, losses, damages, obligations or liabilities
directly or indirectly relating to the use of OPLIN and the internet, caused
thereby or arising therefrom. In no event shall The Brown County Public Library
or OPLIN have any liability for lost profits or for indirect, special, punitive,
or consequential damages or any liability to any third party, even if the Library
or OPLIN is advised of the possibility of such damages.
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The use of OPLIN and the internet to engage in any activity which constitutes
violation of local, state, and/or federal laws is strictly prohibited.
Internet Use Guidelines
- All Internet users must have a valid Brown County Public Library card. First time users will receive a copy of this policy and OPLIN access information.
- The internet computers will be used for educational, informational, and
recreational purposes only; not for unauthorized, illegal or unethical purposes.
Users may not send, receive, or display text or graphics that may reasonably
be construed as obscene. Violators will receive one warning, and at the second
violation, internet privileges will be revoked for up to 30 days. Further
abuse, misuse or willful disregard of the rules for use of the library's internet
and OPLIN access will result in loss of internet privileges.
- The patron uses the Internet at her/his own risk. As with other library
materials, it is the patron or the parent or legal guardian of minor children
who assumes responsibility for supervising access to internet resources in
the library.
- To help assure fair access, use of the internet computers is by appointment.
Patrons may sign up for one 30-minute time slot per day and remain on the
computer if there are no subsequent appointments. Appointments are held for
only 5 minutes. Library staff reserve the right to limit patron's time on
internet computers during periods of heavy demand.
- Patrons may not install software or save data on library computers. Patrons
must provide their own data disks for downloading information. The library
is not responsible for damage to a patron's disk., or for any loss of data,
damage or liability that may occur from patron use of library computers.
- Patrons may not change the configuration or set-up of amy software or hardware
on library computers. Patrons may nor connect their own equipment, such as
laptop computers, to library network equipment.
- A maximum of two people may use a computer at one time; staff may restrict computer use to one person at a time.
- Printing costs are ten cents per page for black ink and twenty-five cents per page for color ink.
- There will be occasions when the internet will not respond due to technical
or others difficulties. In these instances, the regular schedule will remain
in effect, and lost time must be rescheduled.
- The library and OPLIN do not provide service or support for electronic mail accounts for the public.