INTERNET POLICY BEDFORD COUNTY LIBRARY

PARENTS OF MINOR CHILDREN MUST ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR CHILDREN'S USE OF THE INTERNET

TIME LIMIT: 2 hours PER DAY.

THE LIBRARY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO LIMIT A PATRON'S USAGE OF THE INTERNET TO ONCE A WEEK.

RECREATION

Our intention in providing Internet access to our patrons is to make the Internet available for Informational and educational purposes. Therefore, the computers may not be used for recreational purposes, specifically chat rooms and games.

COMPUTER SETTINGS

Users may not change settings on the computers. Failure to comply could result in loss of your library privileges.

STAFF ASSISTANCE

Staff will assist library users in getting started on the Internet. However, the Library can not guarantee that Internet-trained staff will be available to assist users at all times the Library is open. Staff are not available to offer extensive explanations about the Internet. Time permitting, staff will try to answer specific questions about the Internet and offer suggestions for effective searching.

E-MAIL

The Library does not offer e-mail accounts to library users.

CHAT ROOMS AND INSTANT MESSENGERS

Chat rooms and instant messengers are prohibited on Library computers.

PRINT-OUT

Printed Internet material is 15 cents per page.

COMPUTER VIRUS

The Library is not responsible for any viruses that are transmitted via downloaded Internet files.

PORNOGRAPHY

Use of library equipment to obtain or view obscene material, as defined by community standards, is prohibited. Such use will terminate the session.

USERS ARE HEREBY REMINDED THAT IT IS THEIR RESPONSIBILITY FOR WHAT ACCESS POINTS ARE REACHED.

THE LIBRARY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE AN INTERNET SESSION AT ANY TIME.