TADL - Wireless Networking Acceptable Use Policy

Also, for patrons using their own laptop, the following additional terms apply:

1. Patrons under the age of eighteen must use their laptop within the Public Computing Center on the second floor of the library.
   
2. Wireless networking technologies are susceptible to eavesdropping. Patrons are encouraged to use encryption to enhance their privacy when transmitting personally identifiable information over any wireless network.

TADL Internet Acceptable Use Policy

What you need to know:

1. 1. The Library supports the Library Bill of Rights regarding Internet access.
   
2. The Library respects user privacy when using the Internet. However, security is technically difficult to achieve. The Library is not responsible for electronic communication becoming public nor for the accuracy of the information on the Internet.
   
3. Parents/guardians are responsible for their children's access to the Internet. As is the case with all other material in the library, the parents/guardians are held in the highest regard and are respected as the best selectors for their children's library use.
   
4. The Internet is independent of the policies which guide the development of the library's collection.
   
5. Material which may be offensive to some users may be found on the Internet. If a site is being accessed which can reasonably be construed as offensive to others, the user may be asked to change sites.
   
6. Use of the Internet may be denied to those users who violate this Acceptable Use Agreement or any policy governing the behavior of library patrons.

What the library will do:

1. The Library will offer computers in the Youth Services Department with access only to pre-selected web sites.
   
2.  The Library will equip monitors in the Public Computing Center with privacy screens.
   
3. The Public Computing Center will be staffed during all hours of operation with trained employees.
   
4. Staff will monitor computer use by patrons, especially use by unescorted minor children, for compliance with federal and state law.
   
5. The Library will educate parents and children about their obligations and responsibilities pertaining to use of the Internet.

What we ask you to do:

1. Users will honor a time limit of one (1) consecutive hour.
   
2. You must scan your diskette for viruses before using it in the Public Computing Center.
   
3. Users are required to consent to the Acceptable Use Agreement prior to use of the Internet by pressing the "Enter" key on their keyboard.

What we ask you not to do:

1. Please do not violate the terms of any copyright or software licenses.
   
2. Please do not attempt to violate system security.
   
3. Please do not use your own software. Diskettes are available for purchase in the Public Computing Center.
   
4. Please do not use the workstation to harass others.
   
5. Please do not attempt to use the Internet for any purpose which would be in violation of the any law. You use of the Internet constitutes agreement to reimburse the library for any cost or expense it may incur as a result of your illegal use or attempted illegal use including violation of any copyright laws or breach of any license agreement.