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Jefferson County Library District

Public Access Computer Use Guidelines for Non-Internet Access

November 17, 2004

Time Limit: Public access computers are provided on a first come, first serve basis. One thirty minute time limit per person per day will be enforced if all computers are in use, and additional person(s) are waiting to use the public access computers. Those individuals having used the computers the longest will be asked to vacate computers first and will be given a five minute grace period to save work and close programs. Public access computers may on occasion be reserved for library use for training programs or maintenance.

Saving Files: Users may save documents onto removable storage media that can be provided by the user or obtained at the Information Desk for a fee. The library assumes no responsibility for the loss of data during computer usage. Patrons are encouraged to SAVE WORK OFTEN to prevent data loss. If you need assistance with saving files, please ask for help at the Information Desk.

Inappropriate Use: Public access computers are provided primarily for educational purposes. The following user activities are considered inappropriate, will not be tolerated, and may result in the revocation of one’s computer user privileges:

· using the computer for purposes considered to be inappropriate by Jefferson County Library staff (examples of such use consist of anything deemed unacceptable by community standards and unauthorized access of computer networks)

· treating the computers in a malicious manner or otherwise attempting to inflict damage on library equipment

· installing software (inquiries pertaining to software not available on public access computers should be made at the Information Desk)

· altering or deleting computer hardware and/or software configurations

· wasting computer resources via excessive printing and/or non-payment for printed documents

· unruly, loud or obnoxious behavior that disturbs other computer users and/or library patrons.

Unacceptable Use: Each computer user is responsible for utilizing computing resources in an ethical and lawful manner. Use of the computers for illegal purposes will not be tolerated. Such use will result in the immediate revocation of one’s computer user privileges. In the event that a public access computer is utilized for illegal purposes, local law enforcement officials may be contacted and provided with relevant information. Individuals may not use the public access computers for any purpose that will violate local, state or federal laws or any regulations of the library district including, but not limited to, the Missouri Revised Statutes Chapters 573 Pornography and Related Offenses, 565.090 Harassment, 565.225 Stalking, and 566 Sexual Offenses.

Use of public access computers for the unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material is strictly prohibited.