PURPOSE
As part of its mission to provide a broad range of information and educational resources, Medina Community Library (the Library) offers Internet access at the Library’s online public access computer (OPAC) workstations.
DISCLAIMER
While access to the Internet can provide a wealth of valuable information, it is an unregulated medium that may contain material that is incomplete, inaccurate, illegal, and/or which some individuals may find objectionable or disturbing. The Library specifically disclaims any warranty as to the accuracy, authoritativeness, timeliness, usefulness, or fitness for a particular pur
Each person using the Library’s equipment is responsible for complying with applicable copyright laws and licensing agreements pertaining to software, files, and/or other resources obtained via the Internet. The individual user, not the Library, shall be liable for any infringement.
OPAC PROCEDURES
All users of the Library’s OPAC workstations must first agree to comply with the terms of this Acceptable Internet Use Policy. Minors under 18 years of age need the written permission of a parent or guardian.
By mutual consent, two persons may share one access session on an OPAC computer if each has a signed copy on file agreeing to the Library’s Acceptable Internet Use Policy, as long as their behavior or conversations do not disturb others.
The Library does not provide e-mail accounts or e-mail software. Patrons may set up or access existing web-based accounts, but no files may be stored on the Library’s computers.
Black-and-white printing is available at $0.25 per letter-sized page.
PROHIBITIONS
Users are strictly and specifically prohibited from:
- Using the Internet for unlawful or malicious activities, or using objectionable language in private or public messages.
- Intentionally displaying material or images that others may find objectionable; intentionally violating the privacy of others; or harassing other library or computer users or staff.
- Obtaining unauthorized access to files, data, or passwords of others; disrupting or monitoring electronic communications without authorization; or violating computer system security.
- Violating license agreements and/or copyright laws pertaining to software, files, or other resources obtained via the Library’s OPAC computers.
- Damaging or attempting to alter computer equipment, or installing, downloading, or modifying computer software.
SUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGES
Given cause to believe that a user has knowingly engaged in any prohibited activity listed above, Library staff is authorized to terminate that user’s access session, suspend that user’s OPAC privileges for up to two weeks, or, in consultation with the Board President, terminate that user’s privileges permanently. Library staff may terminate the access session of any user, or suspend OPAC privileges for up to two weeks, if the user continues to violate other provisions of the Library’s Acceptable Use Policy and/or engages in disruptive or inappropriate behavior after having been given a verbal warning by staff.