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Conditions & Terms of Internet Use
For Children & Teens
As of July 1, 2004, Peoples Library provides filtered access to the Internet (as detailed on the attached CIPA section of our Internet policy). The library also provides access to electronic services, such as e-mail and selected information resources.
- Peoples Library card holders who are under 18 years old and in good standing may apply for Internet access with the consent of a Parent or Legal Guardian, who is a patron in good standing. Loss of library cardholder in good standing status will result in the cancellation of Internet access. This status may result from any unpaid fines, inappropriate use of the computers or not complying with the Peoples Library behavior policy.
- Parents/Legal Guardians who approve the use of the Internet at Peoples Library by their child/teen by signing this form should be aware that Peoples Library has no control over the content of this research tool, does employ the use of filters on all Internet terminals, and does not assume responsibility for its content, quality, accuracy, or currency. It is the responsibility of parents/legal guardians to monitor their children’s/teen’s searching selections while in Peoples Library.
- This is a free service with limited capacity. Please be courteous of other users and observe the following rules.
- Use is limited to one-hour sessions with a maximum of two hours per day.
- The use of abusive, threatening, obscene, or harassing remarks is prohibited.
- Files may not be stored on library computers.
- Due to security restrictions, patrons may not download or upload to or from disks or other storage devices except on designated computers. Inserting any storage device into a workstation other than designated computer is cause for immediate termination of access privileges.
- Patrons may not alter system parameters, degrade or disrupt system performance. Acts of vandalism will not be tolerated and users will be responsible for damage to the system resulting from deliberate and willful acts.
- Use of the Internet must be appropriate for a public library setting reflecting educational and informational purposes. Online access to sites that contain or make reference to explicit sexual materials as defined in 18 Pennsylvania Code; Sect 5903 (relating to obscene and other sexual materials and performances) is prohibited. Minors who access this information will have their computer privileges immediately suspended or revoked.
- Computer hacking or other unlawful activities or the inappropriate use of chat rooms, instant messaging or the inappropriate use of other forms of direct electronic communication will result in the immediate suspension or revocation of computer privileges.
- In the event that an Internet search is blocked because of network security reasons, (i.e. the detection of spy-ware, trojans, viruses, worms, etc.), the staff is prohibited from overriding the filter, antivirus or spy-ware protective measures that are installed on our network.
- Peoples Library also strongly encourages children and their parent/legal guardian to adhere to the following guidelines.
- Children/Teens will tell their parent/legal guardian right away if they encounter any information that makes them uncomfortable.
- Children/Teens will not agree to get together with someone they “meet” online without first checking with their parent/legal guardian.
- Children/Teens will not send their picture to anyone over the Internet without first checking with their parents/legal guardian.
- Children/Teens will talk with their parent/legal guardian in order to set rules and guidelines for going online.
- Please see the attached (CIPA) Children’s Internet Protection Act section of our Internet policy.