Ingalls Memorial Library
Internet Access Policy
As part of the Ingalls Memorial Library’s commitment to meet the cultural, informational and educational needs of the community and in response to advances in technology, the Library offers access to the Internet via public access computers and 24/7 wireless access in a mixed-age public library environment.
Information and resources on the Internet can enhance the material available at the Library and often go beyond what is locally available. The Library does not monitor the Internet or control the information accessed through the Internet. Not all sites provide accurate, complete or current information. Some sites may carry information that a user finds controversial or inappropriate. Library users access the Internet at their own discretion. Restriction of a child’s access to the Internet is the responsibility of the parent/guardian. Parents are encouraged to come in with their children and supervise Internet sessions at the library.
Staff will use the Internet as a reference tool and will retrieve information for users. Staff will also try to assist users with their Internet use, and, as time permits, guide them to sites, but cannot offer personal instruction. The Library may offer formal instruction at designated times.
Reviewed and adopted by the Trustees of the Ingalls Memorial Library, April 23, 2019.
Internet Access Policy
As part of the Ingalls Memorial Library’s commitment to meet the cultural, informational and educational needs of the community and in response to advances in technology, the Library offers access to the Internet via public access computers and 24/7 wireless access in a mixed-age public library environment.
Information and resources on the Internet can enhance the material available at the Library and often go beyond what is locally available. The Library does not monitor the Internet or control the information accessed through the Internet. Not all sites provide accurate, complete or current information. Some sites may carry information that a user finds controversial or inappropriate. Library users access the Internet at their own discretion. Restriction of a child’s access to the Internet is the responsibility of the parent/guardian. Parents are encouraged to come in with their children and supervise Internet sessions at the library.
Staff will use the Internet as a reference tool and will retrieve information for users. Staff will also try to assist users with their Internet use, and, as time permits, guide them to sites, but cannot offer personal instruction. The Library may offer formal instruction at designated times.
- Prior to using a public access computer, patrons are required to check in at the service desk.
- The Library does not assume responsibility for any information transmitted or received while using library equipment or access points.
- The library is not responsible for any damage to patron data that is being accessed with library equipment, plugged into outlets or USB ports, or connected to the public Wi-Fi.
- The library cannot guarantee secure connections. Patrons using personal devices through library access points are advised to use standard antivirus protection to prevent unauthorized access to their devices or data.
- It is NOT recommended to transmit any sensitive or personal financial information on public access computers.
- Computer users may not load executable programs or data files onto the hard drive of any Library computer
- Users may save documents and data files to an external storage device. Any documents saved to the computers’ hard drives will be deleted daily.
- Sessions may be limited if patrons are waiting. Courtesy is expected and appreciated.
- Printers are available. There is a charge of $0.25 for black and white printed sheets and $1.00 per page for color pages.
- Any damage to the computer or its peripheral devices is the responsibility of the user. Malicious damage may result in prosecutio
- It is the policy of the Ingalls Memorial Library to prohibit the use of its computers or Wi-Fi for any purpose that is prohibited by law, including but not limited to hacking or other attempts at unauthorized access, the transmission of information that is libelous, copyright infringement, the violation of any applicable licensing agreement, or is intended to harass, intimidate, threaten or defraud.
- While the staff of the Ingalls Memorial Library will not monitor an individual’s computer use, there are times when viewing otherwise legal materials may be inappropriate or when the behavior of those using the Internet may not be appropriate. The Library staff reserves the right to address such use of the Internet or behavior by requiring a patron to terminate the session.
- Misuse or abuse of library resources or willful and malicious damage to equipment may result in the immediate suspension of library privileges and/or prosecution of criminal charges (RSA 202-A:24).
Reviewed and adopted by the Trustees of the Ingalls Memorial Library, April 23, 2019.
