By logging on to a Morrisson-Reeves Library computer or wi-fi you are agreeing to abide by
the terms listed below in addition to adhering to all other library policies and procedures.
- Food and drinks are not allowed at the Computer Workstations.
- Use your Evergreen Library card to log onto a computer. Visitors may request a guest pass
at a Service Desk. Wi-Fi access is open and does not require user login or a password. - Users age twelve and younger have access to public computers in the Youth Services area.
Users thirteen and older have access to the public computers located outside of the Youth
Services area. - Computers are available on a first come, first served basis. Computers check out for 60
minutes with possible time extensions as long as there are no reservations on that
computer. A reservation system is available to ensure that anyone waiting for a computer
has the opportunity for access before current users are allowed additional time. There are
Express Computers that allow 30-minute sessions with possible extensions allowed. There
is a 6-hour limit per day for patrons and 2-hour limit per day for visitors. - Any and all materials saved on a Library computer are automatically deleted upon
shutdown and cannot be recovered. - Sexually explicit or sexually suggestive (obscene/pornographic) material access and/or
viewing is prohibited. - Attempts to reconfigure or change library technology will be grounds for loss of computer
privileges. - Computer sharing is allowed based on space availability.
During Computer Classes
Only class attendees and MRL staff are allowed in the research lab while a class is being
conducted.
Technology Use Policy
Access to Government Publications
Morrisson-Reeves Library is a Federal and State depository library. As such, any person,
including unaccompanied minors, has the right to access government publication
regardless of library standing. Citizens that are unable to connect using the library’s
public access computers for any reason will be provided with mediated (staff-assisted)
access. Mediated access should be requested at the Information Services desk.
Warning about Security and Confidentiality
Internet activities can be extremely vulnerable to unauthorized access and modification.
For this reason, electronic communication and work carried on via MRL computer
stations is not considered confidential. When necessary, such communication may be
used as evidence in criminal investigations and/or prosecutions. Evidence of illegal
activity may prompt MRL to report such activity to legal authorities.
Display/Dissemination of Sexually Explicit Materials
Display or dissemination of sexually explicit or sexually suggestive (obscene or
pornographic) material is prohibited. Violators of this policy may be removed from the
library building and may have their library privileges revoked.
Legal Use
The public may only use computers for legal purposes. Examples of unacceptable
purposes include, but are not limited to, the following: harassment of others; libeling or
slandering others; destruction of or damage to equipment, software, or data belonging
to the Library or others; disruption or unauthorized monitoring of electronic
communications or unauthorized copying of copyright-protected material.
Ethical Use
Computers should be used in accordance with ethical standards of the Library.
Examples of unacceptable use (some of which may also have legal consequences)
include, but are not limited to the following: violation of computer system security;
unauthorized use of computer accounts, access codes, or network identification
numbers assigned to others; use of computer communications facilities in ways that
unnecessarily impede the computing activities of others (randomly initiating
interactive electronic communications or email exchanges, overuse of interactive
network utilities, and so forth); violation of software license agreements; violation of
network usage policies and regulations or violation of another user’s privacy.
The Library endorses the practice of responsible use of computing equipment. It includes
refraining from the following: overuse of connect time, printing facilities or processing
capacity; overuse of interactive network utilities; use of sounds and visuals, which might
be disruptive to others or use of any computing resource in an irresponsible manner.
Sanctions
Violations of the policies described above for legal and ethical use of computing
resources will be dealt with in a serious and appropriate manner. Illegal acts involving
Library computing resources may also be subject to prosecution by local, state or federal
authorities.
Disclaimer
Since the Internet is a global electronic network, there is no regulatory control of its users
or content. The Internet and its sources may contain controversial material. The Library
cannot censor access to material nor protect users from offensive information. Parents
of minor children must assume responsibility for their children’s use of the Internet
through the Library’s connection/equipment. 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. Users need to be good
information consumers, questioning the validity of the information. MRL assumes no
responsibility for any damages, direct or indirect, arising from use of the Internet, the
public access computers or the Library’s wireless access points.
Limitation of Liability
By using a Library computer or connecting to the Library’s WiFi, the user acknowledges
that he/she has read and understands the Morrisson-Reeves Library Technology Use
Policy. The user acknowledges and agrees that Morrisson-Reeves Library assumes no
liability for any loss or damage to the user’s data or equipment. The user further
acknowledges and agrees that Morrisson-Reeves Library assumes no liability for any
damage or injury arising from invasion of privacy occurring through any
computers/electronic devices, accounts, programs, or files.
Approved 12/17/99 Revised 7/19/17 Reviewed 12/20/19