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Internet Access Policy

See also: Your Privacy and Confidentiality on MHL Computers

The Internet can be a continuous learning experience. The paths to information are numerous and ever changing, as new sites are added daily, and others disappear or are moved. The type of information available through the Internet is wide ranging. Job openings, weather, tours of college campuses, historical documents, government resources, and full text journals and books are just a few examples of what the interested Internet searcher will find.

In fulfilling its stated mission to provide up-to-date and accurate information, Memorial Hall Library seeks to provide equal access to information for persons of all ages. With regard to the Internet, the library does not selectively choose which electronic resources to make available. Just as parents are encouraged to discuss appropriate use of other library materials, the library encourages parents to discuss with their children the appropriate use of electronic resources available through the Internet.

The library will not tolerate use of its computers and network in a way that violates local, state, or federal law. Whether using a library computer or a personal laptop, patrons are expected to refrain from displaying graphics which are inappropriate for public viewing.

The library staff is always available to provide suggestions and strategies to help patrons with their searches. As always, your ideas, comments, and sharing of knowledge with us are welcomed.

  • Internet access is available whenever the library is open.
  • Users may log into the internet computers for up to one hour. After this first hour, they may reenter the queue for a second hour.
  • Users must log in to the computers using their own library card number and pin number. Using someone else's login information is illegal, and will result in revocation of computer privileges. Out-of-town occasional visitors can be logged in by the librarian as a guest.
  • Printing is available at $.10/page for monochrome printing, $.40/page for color. Larger sizes cost slightly more.
  • Users must cooperate with librarians as requested to insure equitable computer use and a safe computing environment.
  • Users may plug any appropriate device into the front ports on our computers, but may not remove anything from the back of the computers.

Children's Room Internet Access Policy

The Children's Room will provide Internet access to children through age 12. A menu will be displayed on the introductory screen which connects the user to Internet sites specifically designed for children. The Internet is an ever changing source of information and not all sites are accurate or current. Many sites are inappropriate for children, and therefore parents are encouraged to come to the library and use the Internet with their children. Ultimate responsibility for how children use the Internet is a matter for parents and their children to decide.

As with the computers in the rest of the building, the library will not tolerate use of its computers and network in a way that violates local, state, or federal law. Whether using a library computer or a personal laptop, children are expected to refrain from displaying graphics which are inappropriate for public viewing.

Library trustees and staff will continue to evaluate our Internet policies and procedures for children and adults and make modifications as needed to insure equitable and safe access for all. Violations may result in revocation of computer privileges.

Approved by the Memorial Hall Library Board of Trustees, May 6, 1998.
Modified by the Trustees, December 6, 2000; November 7, 2001; March 12, 2003; September 17, 2003

Last updated: August 30, 2007
URL: http://www.mhl.org/about/policies/internet.htm