Manitou Springs Library Internet Acceptable Use Policy

PURPOSE:

The Manitou Springs Public Library is pleased to provide access to the Internet as one means of fulfilling its mission to "enhance the community by providing for the informational, educational, and recreational reading needs of its citizens." As stated in our Technology Plan, integrating technology into our library services expands and enhances access to information and resources, and improves staff efficiency.

All Internet resources accessible through the Library are provided equally to all users, with the understanding that it is the individual user's responsibility to demonstrate judgment, respect for others, and appropriate conduct while using the Manitou Springs Public Library's resources and facilities.

DISCLAIMER:

Through the Internet patrons are able to access a vast array of information for all age groups and interests. These access points, which often change rapidly and unpredictably, are not controlled by Library staff. Patrons are, thus, responsible for the sites they access. The Internet contains some printed and visual materials which some patrons may find objectionable. It is not, however, the library's policy to decide what ideas are appropriate for any given library patron. Each individual should determine the appropriateness of the material for his/her own needs. Parents or legal guardians should provide guidance to their own children. Parents or legal guardians are solely responsible for their child's, and only their child's, use of the Internet.

Additionally, the Library cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information on the Internet, as each site is developed by its respective developer or owner. The Internet is an unregulated medium by nature, and timeliness, completeness, and accuracy of information found on the Internet varies widely.

The Manitou Springs Public Library will not assume any responsibility for damages, direct or indirect, arising from use of electronic services through our system, including the Internet.

PUBLIC ACCESSIBILITY:

Any person, regardless of age or residency, may have free access to the Electronic Resources of the Manitou Springs Public Library.
Basic training and assistance on the Internet may be available, as time permits.
Printing will be available and there will be a charge for each page printed.

PROHIBITED USE:

Any of the following actions may result in loss of library privileges and/or criminal prosecution or other legal action. Prohibited use of the Manitou Springs Public Library's Electronic Resources includes the following:

1. Users may not violate copyright laws and licenses for the use of programs and data.
   Users may not use the Manitou Springs Public Library's computers for criminal activities.
2. Users may not intentionally develop or use programs that infiltrate a computer or computing system and/or damage or alter the software components of a local or remote computer or computing system.
3. Users may not intentionally seek information on, obtain copies of, or modify files, other data, or passwords belonging to other users. They shall not represent themselves as another user unless explicitly authorized to do so by that user.
4. Users may not install software on any Manitou Springs Public Library public computer with a floppy drive and may not run programs on a disk.
5. Users may not access websites that have been determined by a court, with jurisdiction over the boundaries of the City of Manitou Springs, to be obscene or illegal.

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