I. Guide to Library Rules &
Services
II. Cell Phone Policy
Please note that the Medway
Public Library does not allow the use of cell phones in the library. Please
confine your use of cell phones to the entryways at the front and rear
entrances to the library. III. Computer
Use and Public Internet Access
1. Goals of Public Internet
Access.
The Medway Public Library seeks to enhance its mission as
a disseminator of knowledge and its role as information provider by enabling
the public to access information on the worldwide network of computers referred
to as the Internet. Information on the Internet may be reliable and current or
it may be inaccurate, out-of-date or unavailable at times. The Medway Public
Library has no control over Internet resources nor does the library have
complete knowledge of what is on the Internet. Patrons must be good information
consumers and consider the validity of information found.
2. Policies on Access
a. Acceptable Use.
1. Do not disseminate any personal
information, i.e. name, address, or age of any minor patron, including
yourself, if a minor, via chat rooms, or other electronic
communications
2. 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 advertising, junk mail, chain letters or
computer viruses
- interfering with or harassing other users either in
person or online
- attempting to violate computer security or to gain
unauthorized access to the library's network or computer systems or any other
network or computer system.
b. Limitations of Service
- E-mail Accounts: The library will not provide personal
electronic mail accounts to allow users to communicate with others over the
Internet via direct electronic mail or via postings to news groups. Users may
access their own mail accounts through library workstations, if they are
accessible via standard Internet connections.
- Sending Mail: Do not request replies to messages unless
replies will go to your personal mail account. Replies will not be able to get
back to you if they are addressed to the public workstation or have the default
browser's address.
- Assistance. Library staff is available to assist you in
your use of Internet Resources, but cannot be familiar with every resource you
might wish to use. Due to scheduling constraints, there may not be an Internet-
trained librarian on duty at all times. Because of the many different Internet
resources available, the library is unable to provide complete technical
support
c. Limitations of Service
There are no specific age restrictions on use of library
computers, however, in order to assure the safety and integrity of the
equipment, we reserve the right to insist that anyone below the age of ten must
be accompanied by an adult. Parents should ensure that their children use the
equipment responsibly.
There are no other restrictions on youth access. Parents
are urged to be aware of their child=s use of the Internet, and should know
that they are responsible for their child's use of the Internet. Widespread
searching of the Internet beyond the selections highlighted by the Minuteman
website can bring a wealth of important and relevant
information. However, the Internet is an unrestricted area and could present
particular hazards to minors. We urge parents to be informed Internet users for
their children and encourage parents to review the following sites for
important safety information for minors and the
Internet.
http://www.Safekids.com
d. User Responsibilities. Users are responsible
for:
- Evaluating the currency and accuracy of information
found on the Internet.
- Selecting sites for use beyond those listed on the
Medway Public Library web site or the Minuteman Library Network web site.
- Supervising children's use. It is the library's policy
that parents or legal guardians must assume responsibility for which library or
Internet resources are appropriate for their children. Parents should let their
children know which materials or sites they do not want them to use.
3. Operating Policies
- Sign-ups & Time-limits. Reservations/
Sign-up must be made at the Main Desk or with a library staff member. A
specific machine will be assigned at half-hour usage intervals, up to one hour.
Additional/ consecutive reservations may not be made without requesting
permission from a library staff member.
- Printing limits or fees. Patrons are
charged 10 cents per page printed out. Pick-up/ pay for printouts at Main
Desk.
- Use of computer
stations
Do not install any software onto library computers
- Do not change any settings on software
- Do not add or delete bookmarks or links
- Leave all equipment turned on. If a problem develops,
notify a staff member. Do not attempt to make adjustments yourself
- Do not alter or attach equipment to the Library's
hardware
- Group use limits. Only 2 people may participate in a
session at one time, unless prior permission to hold a group session has been
obtained.
d. Failure to follow any policy may result in
your being asked to leave.
Updated:
11/28/07
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