Internet Policy

The Moses Greeley Parker Memorial Library seeks to provide the Town's residents with a wide variety of materials, resources and services to meet the diverse needs of the community. One of these resources is the Internet. While there are numerous excellent and reliable sources of information on the Internet, not all sources provide accurate, complete, or current information. The Library recommends that Internet users verify the qualifications of the source before citing it as a reference or using it in any medical, legal or personal manner. Please note: some library patrons may find some Internet resources that they consider offensive. Because the Library does not monitor and has no control over the information on the Internet, the Library cannot be held responsible for Internet content. Patrons use the Internet at their own discretion.

The computers at the Moses Greeley Memorial Library are unfiltered.

The Library encourages parents to search the Internet with their children. Use of computers for Internet in the Children's room for students up through 6th grade may occur only when supervised by that child's parent or legal guardian. Individual use of second floor Internet does not occur until student has completed 6th grade. At the request of the Parent or Guardian, use of second floor computers may occur when parent remains with the student while the computer is in use. Parent or guardian participation with their child is again strongly encouraged.

The Library endeavors to maintain access to the Internet. However, technical, mechanical or other problems may interrupt service. The Library is not responsible for problems that may arise when patrons are unable to connect to the Internet.

Use of the Library Internet Computers

  1. Each user must have a valid library card in the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium database and must enter the card number each time the computer is used.
  2. Users must log in to the computers using their own library card number. Using someone else's login information is illegal, and will result in revocation of computer privileges. Visitors from outside the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium may obtain a one-day Guest ID from the librarian at the reference desk.
  3. Users may reserve blocks of time for two hours per day. Patrons may not begin use within fifteen minutes of Library closing.
  4. Users may plug any appropriate device into the front ports on our computers, but may not add or remove anything from the back of the computers.
  5. Users shall not alter any files, programs or security features on the computers.
  6. Computer printing is 15 cents per page for black and white printouts.
  7. Users shall not engage in any illegal activities on the Library's Internet computers.
  8. Users shall not violate software licenses or copyright laws while using the library's computers. Compliance with Title 17 of the US Code (copyright protection) is the user's responsibility.
  9. Privacy or security cannot be guaranteed on the Library's public computers or on the Library's wireless network when accessed via personal laptops. Although the Library does not monitor the user's online activity, this activity potentially can be seen by others on the Internet.
  10. Library personnel may ask a user to exit from a site considered visually offensive when judged by community standards. Upon such request, the user must exit the site immediately or relinquish the balance of their allotted time.

Library Staff Assistance

The Library staff will make reasonable efforts to assist patrons in their use of the computers and does provide courses on use of the computers. However, they are unable to provide detailed individual instruction on either Internet searching or the use of PC applications. It is the patrons' responsibility to learn the programs they wish to use, including Internet browser software. The Librarian on duty can recommend such strategies and make suggestions as to which Web sites, books or periodicals might best answer a patron's questions.

Please also note that while we now offer wireless Internet access for properly equipped personal laptops and handheld devices, the Library cannot assist with setup and configuration. The Library cannot accept the liability for handling patron equipment.

Failure to adhere to these regulations shall result in the loss of Internet access privileges.

The Moses Greeley Memorial Library expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility arising from access to, or use of, information obtained through its electronic resources, or any consequences thereof. The Library also disclaims any liability or responsibility for damage to patron property while in use at the Library (e.g., laptops, removable media, and other devices).

Library trustees and staff will continue to evaluate our Internet policies and procedures for children and adults and make modifications as needed to insure equitable and safe access for all.

Violations may result in revocation of computer privileges.

Policy accepted by Board of Library Trustees on March 22, 2007