Internet Policy Agreement

The Internet:

• The Coal City Public Library District has no control of the Internet and its
  resources, and assumes no responsibility for the quality or accuracy of any
  Internet resource.
• Parents and guardians, not the Library or its staff, are responsible for the
  information selected and/or accessed by children.
• Information from the Internet may contain controversial material.

Staff Assistance:

• Staff provides limited assistance for basic start-up procedures.
• If patrons have never used computers or have specific questions about the Internet, instructional programs and materials are available.

Internet Use:

• The Internet computers will be used on a first come, first served basis.
• There is a one-hour time limit on computers.
• Patrons under the age of 14must have their guardian sign a permission slip at the Library.
• A parent or guardian must accompany patrons under the age of 8 or those with no Internet permission.
• Patrons must obtain an access pass from staff before using the computers.
• Patrons between the ages of 8 and 13 with Internet permission must use the computers on the ground floor of the Library unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Printing and Downloading:

• A printer is available for patron use at 10 cents per page for black and white printouts and 25 cents per page for colored printouts. 
• Patrons may download to their own storage devices.
• The Library is not responsible for any loss or damage to storage devices when downloading.

Email:

• The Library does not offer electronic mail accounts.
• Patrons can send and receive email through public access accounts.

Ethical Use:

• Internet computers may only be used within the guidelines of acceptable
  use.
• Unacceptable uses include, but are not limited to: harassment of other users; inappropriate behavior, libel, slander, defamation, fraud or plagiarism; illegal viewing; destruction of or damage to equipment, software, or data belonging to the Library or others; disruption or unauthorized monitoring of electronic communications; violating a federal or state law; or unauthorized copying of copyright-protected material.
• The Internet Policy should be interpreted in conjunction with other existing Library policies.
• I agree to pay any repair or replacement costs of equipment or software damaged by myself or by minors for whom I am responsible.
• I understand that if I fail to abide by the Internet computer policies, I will lose eligibility for use of the Library’s Internet computers.

Updated: October 8, 2024