(The policy, approved 7/5/2011, is also available
here
as a Word document.)
In keeping with its
mission and with advances in information technology, Medway Public
Library provides the community with access to the Internet to enhance
the Library's existing collection and to provide access to
resources available only on the Internet. These resources include
information from a wide variety of government, academic, cultural,
scientific, educational, business and recreational sources.
The Library has no
control over the information accessed and cannot guarantee the
content, timeliness, and accuracy of Internet resources beyond those
listed on the Medway Public Library web site.
The Library does not
filter access to the Internet. Parents or guardians, not the Library
staff, are responsible for the Internet information selected and/or
accessed by their children. Parents are encouraged to supervise their
children's Internet sessions.
The Library is not
responsible for any loss or damages resulting from use of the
Library's computers or the Library's connection to the Internet,
nor can it guarantee privacy of any Internet sessions.
The Medway Public
Library reserves the right to suspend a patron's privilege to use
the Internet due to illegal or unethical use of the Internet or for
any violation of policy or rules for use.
Rules for Use:
By using a public
Internet workstation at the Medway Public Library, you agree to the
following guidelines.
Sign- up &
Time limits: Users
are required to sign in at the Main Desk. A specific machine will be
assigned. Sessions are limited to one hour when other patrons are
waiting.
Printing is
available for a fee.
Downloading:
Users must provide their own storage devices.
Assistance:
Library staff members are available to assist users in finding
resources, but are not able to provide in-depth Internet instruction.
Prohibited Uses:
Illegal, unethical
or abusive use of the Internet is not permitted. Such use includes,
but is not limited to:
transmitting or
displaying obscene, harassing or threatening material or messages
violation of
copyright or licensing agreements
violation of
another user's privacy
representing
yourself as someone else
distributing chain
letters or computer viruses
interfering with or
harassing other users either in person or online
unauthorized access
to the Library's network or computer systems or to any other
network or computer system.
Operating
Policies
Do not install any
software onto library computers.
Do not change any
settings on Library-installed software.
Leave all equipment
turned on. If a problem develops, notify a staff member. Do not
attempt to make adjustments yourself.
Group use limits:
Only two people may participate in a session at one time, unless
prior permission to hold a group session has been obtained.
For more information about child online safety, go to:
http://www.Safekids.com
http://www.Safeteens.com
IV. Program Registration Policy
(Medway Board of Library Trustees Approved 7/3/2012)
All free programs held by Medway Public Library are open to the
public. Advance-registration programs with limited capacity will be
filled on a first-come, first-served basis.