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Library’s Internet & Electronic Resource Use Policy
The computers in the library are for educational, informational and recreational purposes only, and each computer has been set up to access only specific electronic resources.
The
Internet computers are available on a first-come first–served basis.
You may use a General Use computer for 30 minutes per session.
If no one else is waiting, you may use a computer for an additional
sessions not to exceed a total of 2 hours per day. E-Mail Express computers
will be limited to 15 minutes per session.
Parents of minor children must assume responsibility for and monitor their children’s Internet use.
Lincoln
Library assumes no liability for accuracy of information gained through the
Internet, any loss or damage of data, or for damage or injury arising from
invasion of privacy in computer accounts, programs, or files, or in the case of
minor children, for their access to inappropriate images or other materials.
Library
staff cannot provide individualized, in-depth training.
As time allows, staff may however, be able to offer searching suggestions
and answer questions.
Printing
The
fee for printing is 15 cents per page.
Inappropriate
use of computers
The computers may not be used
for unauthorized, illegal, or unethical purposes.
Inappropriate use of the library’s computers and electronic resources
may result in the loss of your computer and/or library privileges.
Some examples of inappropriate use include, but are not limited to
Viewing an image or text that is obscene or harmful to minors
Disclosing/sharing a number, code, password, or other means of access to a computer or computer network.
Adding or
downloading any files to the computer hard drive or restricted disc drives.
Changing the
configuration of any of the software or disc drives.
Deleting or in
anyway removing, either temporarily or permanently, any computer program or data
from a computer or computer network.
Obstructing,
interrupting or causing a computer, computer network, computer program, or data
to malfunction.
Using the
computer hardware and software in a manner that damages the equipment.
Exceeding the allotted time limits as designated by computer function.
Removing the
privacy screen.
Performing any
operations other than those, which are associated with using the resources for
which this computer has been designated by the library to perform.
A customer may be asked to remove an image or text from the screen pursuant to the Revocation of Computer/Library Privileges policy.
Internet
classes at Lincoln Library
Introductory
classes are provided to customers periodically.
For further information, phone: 753-4900, x227.
Policy revised 8/24/2005