Internet Guidelines
The Library provides Internet access in keeping with its mission of
serving the community by making materials and services available to
all residents. To enable all users to have access to the computer, the
Library reserves the right to enforce time limits of 15 minutes.
The Library has no control over information on the Internet and cannot
be held responsible for its content. The Library network is designed
to support access to content, not personal communication or games.
Using email, chat rooms, and divulging private information on Library
computers is not encouraged and may be unsafe for children. For more
information, see our Internet Safety pages.
Computers in areas designated for use by children may have restricted
access to some adult content and no one may view inappropriate matter
on the Internet and World Wide Web in these areas. Minors may not use
Library computers to send email, divulge personal information, participate
in chat rooms, or use other forms of direct electronic communication
in these areas unless a parent or guardian accompanies them.
The Library does not endorse the viewpoints expressed on the Internet or
vouch for the accuracy of information obtained through the Internet. As with
other materials in the Library's collections, any restriction of a child's
access to the Internet is the responsibility of the parent or legal guardian.
No personal information about library patrons will be released without authorization,
but patrons are responsible for any personal information they release on the
Internet.
No one may use Library computers to gain unauthorized access to files,
programs, or personal information whether stored locally or elsewhere.
It is unacceptable to use the Library's computer system and Internet
resources for any purpose that violates applicable U.S. or state laws,
particularly Tennessee Code Annotated
39-17-911.
Staff who observe patrons violating laws are required to:
- Warn the patron he may be violating state laws and should use another
Internet site.
- Tell patrons who, after being warned, continue to exhibit unlawful
materials in the presence of minors to leave the Library premises.
If patron does not leave the premises, the police may be called and
the patron charged with criminal trespass.
For more information about safe use of the Internet see our pages
titled Internet Safety
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