Computer/Internet Use

COMPUTER/INTERNET USE POLICY

Reddick Public Library District

 

Requirements:

• Patrons must use their own library card to use Reddick Library computers. 

 

• All guests must present a valid photo ID. 

 

• Each patron or guest is allowed 180 minutes of computer time per day. Anything over the initial 60 minutes may be added if no other patrons are waiting. All computers are available on a first come, first served basis.

 

• Children under the age of 18 must have legal guardian approval documented by a written agreement.

 

• Computers in the Children's Department are reserved for patrons 13 years of age and younger. Patrons 14 years of age and older are restricted to computers in the Adult area. Accommodations may be made at the discretion of the Director or their designee.

 

• Reddick Library provides $1.00 of complimentary printouts. After that, black & white printouts cost $0.25 per page; color printouts cost $1.00 per page. Printouts can be paid for and collected at the Print Station. Please ask if you need assistance.

 

Actions Resulting in the Loss of Computer Privileges:   

• Activity which violates state or federal law in any way.

 

• Use of electronic information networks with the intent to harass others.

 

• Activity resulting in damage to or alteration of the library's property.

 

• Activity which violates licensing and/or payment agreements between the library and the network/database provider.

 

• Behavior causing an infringement on others' rights to privacy/space, including but not limited to loud, disruptive behavior, and accessing objectionable or inappropriate material as determined by library staff.

 

• Infringement of any of the aforementioned Requirements.

 

The first offense will result in the loss of privileges for three months.

The second offense will result in the loss of privileges for one year.

Following offenses will result in the loss of privileges at the determination of the Director or their designee.

 

Internet Policy & Suggestions:

Unlike resources the library purchases, the library cannot control the content available through the Internet. Reddick Library is not responsible for direct or indirect damage incurred by patrons while using Internet resources. 

• Patrons are strongly encouraged to carefully evaluate the accuracy, currency, validity, and authority of information on the Internet.
• Patrons are strongly encouraged to sign-out completely from any e-mail accounts. 

 

Revised by Library Board of Trustees 7/14/2008; 7/8/2013; 11/11/2019; 3/9/2026