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Stoughton Public Library Computer & Internet Access Policy

Approved by the Library Board of Trustees 9/13/2000

The Stoughton Public Library is pleased to offer patrons the capability to browse the Internet. The Internet is a global electronic information infrastructure. It is a network of networks used by educators, businesses, the government, the military and other groups.

In offering Internet access, Stoughton Public Library cannot control the information that is accessible on the Internet. The library staff are not responsible for the content of the sites reached by users. As with other library materials, restriction of a child s access to the Internet is the responsibility of the parent or legal guardian only. The Stoughton Public Library strictly prohibits the use of E-mail of any type, and Chat Rooms. The Library reserves the right to access site histories and to deny a patron the privilege of Internet access if their use of the Internet is in violation of state or federal law, this Policy, or the rules or regulations of each particular web site. Patrons are advised that they have no expectation of privacy in Library computers, and therefore any information or data stored on Library computers, whether in connection with word processing or Internet access, may be accessed by Library personnel.

All Users:

  • Shall have access to the Internet on a first come, first served basis after signing in and presenting a valid library card in good standing (total amount owed, including fines accrued, is under $5.00).  A current driver’s license may be used; however, if you are an OCLN patron, your OCLN account must be in good standing, and will be verified by Library staff.
  • Will limit their time to ½ hour with an additional ½ hour if no one is waiting. This also applies to word processing.
  • May print information, with a charge of .10 per page after first 10 pages.
  • May download information from the Internet using ONLY the disks provided by the Library at a nominal charge.
  • Will not infringe on the ability of others to use, or invade the privacy of those who are using, have used or will be using the Internet.
  • Who damage the systems software or hardware will be held accountable.
  • Will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to other systems.
  • Are prohibited from uploading, installing, setting up, running or executing any software not authorized by the library on any of the library's computers.
  • Will not reproduce or distribute copyrighted materials without the permission of the copyright holder. (US Code, Title 17.) All users will give appropriate credit to sources used by citing the creator's name, electronic address or path of location on the Internet.

The Stoughton Public Library does not guarantee the truth, accuracy, timeliness or professional credentials of creators of sites on the Internet or of the information contained on the Internet. The library staff are not available to give users detailed lessons on how to use the Internet. Users may look to the library s collection of materials on use of the Internet to provide guidance, or sign up for a one hour lesson to be offered on a weekly basis. Workstations will be shut down 15 minutes before the library closes.

All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult when using the Internet. All children 12-17 years of age may use the Internet with parental consent. Please have your parent or legal guardian sign the attached sheet and return it to the circulation desk for our records before you plan to use the Internet.

User's Agreement

As the Patron, or the Parent/Legal Guardian of this Patron, I have read the Library Computer & Internet Access Policy. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Town of Stoughton and the Stoughton Public Library for any liability, legal or otherwise, incurred as a result of any violations of the Policy committed by me or by my child/ward.

Please print:

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Students Name

Parent or Legal Guardian

Please sign:

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Students Name

Parent or Legal Guardian

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