Internet access on designated computers is available to meet patron’s educational, cultural and information needs. Filters are not used by Tofield Municipal Library to restrict access to information on the Internet.
Tofield Municipal Library's computers (and wireless network) are in public areas shared by library patrons of all ages, backgrounds, and sensibilities. Patrons are expected to consider others when accessing the Internet in the library.
Tofield Municipal Library prohibits use of its computers (and wireless network) for illegal purposes including, but not limited to:
Harassment, libeling or slandering of others
Fraud or invasion of privacy
Gambling
Display or dissemination of hate literature, child pornography, literature for illicit drug use, or obscene material
Display or dissemination of any material tending to deprive any person of his or her rights, to expose any person to hatred, or to affront human dignity
Infringement of copyright.
Tofield Municipal Library also prohibits:
Viewing of pages which display pornography
Brutal, graphic, and/or sexual violence
Creating or distributing spam mail messages
Damaging or modifying computer equipment, software, or networks in the library
Damaging or modifying the data or files belonging to others without the owner's permission.
The library reserves the right to:
Limit Internet use in terms of the amount of time used and/or network load
Terminate an Internet session at any time.
Patrons will not store any information on the library's computers.
Use of the Internet is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Patrons are liable for any damage to the library that may result in not following these policies. This may result in loss of internet access and/or banning from the library. Unlawful activities may result in prosecution.
