#1 Board Policy A302b - Internet Acceptable Us
Hedberg Public Library
A302b Internet Acceptable Use Guidelines – Public Wi-Fi
DRAFT Board Policy
Last update – October 2010
General Use
The Hedberg Public Library requires that any user of the library’s Internet connection agrees to
the following guidelines:
All users of electronic information resources are expected to use these resources in a responsible
manner, consistent with the educational and informational purposes for which they are
provided and to follow these rules and regulations.
Responsible, ethical use of such resources includes the following:
•Using resources for educational, informational and recreational purposes only: not
for unauthorized, illegal or unethical purposes.
•Respecting the privacy of others by not misrepresenting oneself as another user; by
not attempting to modify or gain access to files, passwords, or data belonging to
others; by not seeking unauthorized access to any computer system, or damaging or
altering software components of any network or database.
•Further respecting the privacy of others using library computers by not interfering
with their use.
•Refrain from sending, receiving, or displaying text or graphics which may
reasonably be construed as obscene, or which disturb or disrupt the library use of
other patrons. Viewing or sending child pornography is a federal offense and police
will be called.
•Limiting the amount of bandwidth consumed by turning off file sharing services and
refraining from downloading large files.
Other Conditions
Internet access is available in quiet areas of the library. Computer patrons are expected to
observe the same standards of acceptable library behavior as any other patrons. Because of the
many different Internet applications available, library staff can provide only limited assistance.
Library staff can only offer limited support in configuring Internet access for any web enabled
device including but not limited to: laptops, phones, eBook readers, gaming devices or music
players.
Internet users are responsible for their own computer safety while using Internet access at
Hedberg Public Library. Users are encouraged to run antivirus scanners, enable personal
firewalls and keep up-to-date with software patches to secure and maintain their systems. If
you experience problems with your personal equipment please contact the retailer or
manufacturer for assistance.
Other Wi-Fi access points that are not under the control of Hedberg Public Library may appear
when attempting to connect to the library’s public Internet access points. Use caution when
connecting to any Wi-Fi access point. Public Wi-Fi users are prohibited from attaching to or
accessing the Hedberg Public Library internal network at anytime.
Consequences of Not Following this Policy
Violation of this policy will result in suspension of Internet access privileges.