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"The Mark Twain Library is an inviting meeting
place for all, using its resources efficiently to meet the community's
common needs for general information; cultural, social and intellectual
enrichment; and self-directed learning."
I. PHILOSOPHY OF USE
The Mark Twain Library welcomes its users to the
use of its electronic resources and provides the following guidelines
for the use of the Internet.
Recognizing that the content and format of the
information provided on the Internet is constantly changing, we
hope to provide, from time to time, instruction on the use of the
various websites which we think are helpful.
We have printed information available for library
users which we will be happy to share. Please do not hesitate to
ask any of our staff for assistance in the use of our computers,
or for guidance on finding your way around the Internet.
As a strong supporter of First Amendment rights
for each individual, and in accordance with the attached American
Library Association's resolution on Internet filters, the Mark Twain
Library does not block access to the Internet. We strongly support
the right of each person to monitor his or her own Internet use,
and we firmly believe that each parent has the right and the responsibility
to be aware of his or her own child's use of the Internet.
We expect that courtesy and respect for the rights
of others will be honored by all users of the Mark Twain Library's
Internet capabilities.
II. GUIDELINES
- In support of the Mark Twain Library's
mission to ".meet the community's common needs for general information.and
self-directed learning," access to the Internet is provided to
our users.
- In offering Internet access, the Mark
Twain Library assumes responsibility only for the information
provided on its home page and supporting web pages. The Mark Twain
Library does not monitor or have control over information that
can be accessed over the Internet. Although many valuable local,
national, and international sources are available on the Internet,
not all sources are accurate, complete, current, or appropriate
for all users.
- Individuals are responsible for the Internet
sites they choose to access. The parents, guardians, or caregivers
of children under 12 are responsible for sites accessible to those
children.
- Computers with Internet access are available
on a first-come, first-served basis to Mark Twain Library users.
The Library reserves the right to institute a 30-minute time limit
on use. Users under the age of 15 are required to have a signed
Permission Agreement on file at the Mark Twain Library and those
under 12 must have a responsible adult accompany their use of
the computer.
- Computer users must follow the Library's
approved policies, guidelines, and procedures when using the Mark
Twain Library computers.
- Acceptable use includes:
- Respecting the privacy of others using
these resources.
- Using electronic resources in a manner
consistent with the educational and informational purposes
for which they are provided.
- Unacceptable use includes (but is not
limited to):
- Installation or downloading of software.
- Violation of Copyright Law (Title
17, U.S. Code).
- Damaging or altering the hardware
or software components of our network or databases.
- Sending, receiving or displaying of
inappropriate material which may be reasonably construed as
obscene.
- Chat-room use is not available.
MISUSE OF THE MARK TWAIN LIBRARY INTERNET GUIDELINES
MAY RESULT IN SUSPENSION OF LIBRARY PRIVILEGES.
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