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ELECTRONIC ACCESS POLICYDriftwood Public Library All public access electronic information, services, and networks provided directly or indirectly by Driftwood Public Library will be readily available to all library users. No fees will be charged for the provision of information services to library users beyond printing and copying costs. Parental permission is required for minors to use the Public Access Internet Terminals. Providing connections to global information, services, and networks is not the same as selecting and purchasing material for a library collection. Determining the accuracy, or authenticity, of electronic information may present special problems. It is, therefore, left to each user to determine what is authentic. Driftwood Public Library encourages parents and guardians who are concerned about their children's use of electronic resources to provide guidance to their own children. Public Use of Computers in the LibraryThe library provides free use of library computers for these purposes:
Computer TimeTime may not be reserved in advance for any library computers. All computer terminals in the public area of the library are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Sessions are automatically set for one-hour at all stations. Time may not be banked or transferred from one day to another. Exceptions will not be made for session time limits. Users are required to enter their library card number at the start of each session. The library staff reserves the right to set the parameters of the software and hardware on library computers for the most efficient use by multiple users. Any attempt to modify or customize parameters will result in the loss of privileges. This includes changing of the Internet browser profile for email purposes. Exceptions will not be made to the cardholder policy: those who do not have valid Driftwood cards will only be able to use the Internet or Word Processing computers if they apply for a temporary visitor's card. Temporary cards may be obtained by Inquiring at the circulation desk. Visitor cards are free, valid for 30 days only and allow limited use of the library. Only one visitor card will be issued to a visitor in a twelve-month period. Only one visitor card will be issued to each family. Computer users may not install software on library computers. Attempts to damage library computer equipment, alter computer configuration, or download data to the hard drives or disk will result in the loss of all library privileges and possible prosecution. Attempts to hack into the library computer system or any other city computer system, to interfere with system operation or security, or to gain access to another person’s files or authorization codes will result in the loss of all library privileges and possible prosecution. At any time the library staff is authorized to take immediate action to protect the security of computers and networks. This includes requiring a user to leave a terminal and possibly contacting law enforcement authorities. The Library Director may revoke the Internet or library privileges of any individual who willfully ignores the policies of Driftwood Public Library. Because computer screens are viewable to all of those using the library, including children, library computers are not to be used to generate material that is defined as obscene according to ORS 167.087 or that contains obscenities, nudity, portrays sadomasochistic abuse or sexual conduct, or that is intended to provoke sexual excitement. Library staff is authorized to interrupt and disconnect any computer session resulting in the generation of such material including email or participation in chat rooms. Users are advised that because security is technically difficult to achieve, any electronic transaction or file could become public information. It is not recommended that library computers be used for any commercial activity or personal business transactions. Users are responsible for the content of any material they send from or receive at a library terminal. Downloading of files is not permitted at any Catalog or General Access Internet Terminal. Disc drives are blocked on all library computers. Patron-owned USB storage devices may be used on library terminals to access files for upload or storage. All persons using library computers are responsible for printing costs resulting from use of the Internet (including mistakes, regardless of whose "fault" the mistake is) as well as any damage to equipment, software, or connections resulting from abuse or inappropriate use. Unpaid costs or damages will result in loss of privileges and possible prosecution to recover damages. Minors 13 years of age or over and under 18 years of age must have a signed parental permission form on file at the checkout desk and must present their library card (when not being supervised by a parent) to the staff attending the desk prior to using a library computer. Children under the age of 13 may use computers in the library only when their parent or legal guardian remains with them at the computer terminal or at an adjacent terminal where the child's screen can be seen by the guardian at all times. Parents are responsible for printing costs for material generated by their child's use of computers in the library. Parents are also responsible for any damage that may result from their children's misuse of the terminal, hardware, software, and connecting wiring. Approved July 29, 2009 by the Driftwood Public Library Board Wireless access at Driftwood Public LibraryIf you have a laptop computer enabled with Wi-Fi, you may access the Internet while visiting Driftwood Public Library. Bring your laptop with wireless networking card installed to the library and connect to the Internet. Please make sure your battery is fully charged before you visit the library as the number of electrical outlets is limited.
Please be advised that: Printers are not available via the wireless connection in the library. Library staff is not trained to assist with connecting to the wireless network and may not assist patrons with accessing the network, installing wireless cards or patron-owned software. There is no guarantee of service at any specific time. Service may not be available in all parts of the library. The Library's Internet Policy applies to the Wireless Internet Connection. The Library assumes no responsibility for virus or security protection; any alterations or interference with a laptop's configuration, operation, or data files resulting from connection to the wireless network; or damage, theft, or loss of any kind to a user's equipment, software, data, files, or other personal property brought into or used at the Library's facilities. Patrons shall defend, indemnify, and hold the City of Lincoln City, Its officers, employees, and agents harmless against all claims, actions, and judgments based upon or arising out of the patron's use of Library wireless connections. Revised Feb. 7, 2006 by the Driftwood Public Library Board
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