COMPUTER USE AT THE DOBBS FERRY PUBLIC LIBRARY

Access to the Internet and its resources from the library are provided equally to all users. Parents or guardians, not the library and its staff, are responsible for the information selected and the sites visited on the Internet by their children. Parents are advised to supervise their children's Internet sessions.

Computers are available on a "first-come-first-served"basis. Please follow the instructions for the PC Reservation System if you have problems or need a temporary card, (ask at desk for help)

Computer use is limited to a maximum of 1 hour per day. A half-hour time limit will be enforced if others are waiting. With permission of the librarian, time may be extended. Computers will be turned off ten (10) minutes before closing.

Printing is available for ten (10) cents a page; you must pay for each copy made. Please make sure you want material before clicking the print icon. There is NO color printer available in the library. You can retrieve and pay for your printouts at the Reference Desk. Patrons are not allowed to bring their own paper, labels or envelopes for use in the laser printers.

Due to space limitations, no more than two (2) patrons may use an Internet computer at one time, as long as their behavior and conversation does not disturb other users or library staff and they do not physically block or impede access within the library.

• The hard drive will be deleted daily so no information can be saved to the hard drive.
• There are NO computers available with CD-ROM access.
• Patrons are not allowed to download any software programs (such as shockwave or macromedia flash).
• To assure information access to all patrons, only two designated computers at a time can be used for games.
• Sound and use of earphones are not permitted.
• The Library does not provide e-mail accounts. However, patrons may access free, Web-based e-mail accounts through library Internet stations. The Library does not assure the security of such accounts and will not support them or advise users. Those who choose to use these sites for financial transactions or for other confidential matters do so at their own risk.
• The Library is not responsible for any damage or loss of data that results from the use of the Library's equipment or software.

All Library users are expected to use library resources, including the Internet, in a responsible and courteous manner, consistent with the educational and informational purposes for which the resources are provided. Library users must abide by the Library's Rules of Conduct and Internet rules and procedures. The library reserves the right to terminate a computer session at any time. Staff is authorized to take immediate action to protect the security of computers and the network and ensure the fair and reasonable use of Internet resources. Violations may result in the loss of Internet use and/or library privileges. Illegal activities will be subject to prosecution by the appropriate law enforcement authorities.

Use of personal laptop computers in the library are also subject to the same user responsibilities.

The staff of the Dobbs Ferry Public Library cannot provide in-depth computer training, but will attempt to answer basic questions or help patrons locate resources on the Internet. Library staff cannot control the availability of information links that often change quickly and unpredictably. Not all sources on the Internet provide accurate, complete or current information.

The Dobbs Ferry Public Library endorses the Library Bill of Rights, the Freedom to Read Statement of the American Library Association (ALA), and ALA's "Access to Electronic Information, Services, and Networks: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights", consistent with all applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Rev1/31/08

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