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...Public
Access Computer
WARREN PUBLIC
LIBRARY RULES FOR COMPUTER USE
As an important
part of our mission to bring people and information together, the Warren Public Library
provides a public access computer. The same
principles of freedom of information apply to computer use as to our print and other
collections. In order to deliver CD
ROM’s, library-owned applications, and Internet access to our patrons in a fair and
efficient way, the following rules for computer use have been adopted.
GENERAL USE
1. The
computer is available to any patron in good standing and to visitors with valid
identification.
2. Tutoring in
use is available and must be pre-scheduled.
3. Time slots are
one-half to one hour, reservations recommended. Walk-ins
will be accommodated on a first-come first-served
basis.
4. There is no
charge for computer use. Printing charges are
$.15 per page.
5. Patrons may
use only programs and services listed on the computer.
6. Patrons may
not change computer settings or delete or modify existing files.
7. Patrons may
not use personal software either to run programs or to save files. Disks may be purchased from library staff to
download information.
8. No more than
two persons may share the computer.
9. Food and
beverages are prohibited.
INTERNET
ACCESS
1. All patrons, regardless of age, have equal access
to materials and information provided by the
library.
2. The library
assumes no liability for the accuracy or suitability of information on the Internet.
3. Parents/legal
guardians must assume responsibility for viewing-content and for
reasonable use and care of the
computer by their children. Signed parental
permission
is required for computer use by
children under the age of 18.
4. Patrons must
be familiar with keyboard and mouse before use.
5. Instruction
for logging on and off are posted.
6. Game-players
are asked to use the library’s CD ROM’s only - not Internet sites - for this
activity.
7. The Internet
may be used for legal purposes only.
REGISTRATION
Any patron wishing to use the
public access computer is asked to fill out a Registration and User Agreement form.
Forms are available at the circulation desk or online.
REGISTRATION FORM
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Warren Public Library