Library Board of Trustees Agenda and Packet 2019 01 17

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Louisville Public Library Computer Use Policy Revised and re -adopted by the Louisville Public Library Board of Trustees, September 12, 2013. Foundations of the Computer Use Policy The Library is committed to the principles of intellectual freedom and the freedom to access information from a variety of sources. The Internet is an information resource that allows public library users access to a wide variety of information. Library staff cannot control the content of the constantly changing Internet. Some information may be outdated, incorrect, or biased. Users may find some content is personally offensive. Use of the Internet by Children and Teens Parents and designated caregivers are responsible for their minor children's behavior while using computers at the Library. All Children's and Teen computers are filtered. Filtering software is not perfect, however, and it may not block everything that might be considered objectionable. For more information, see the Children's Services Division Policy: Computer & Internet Use. Copyright U.S. Copyright law (Title 17, U.S.C.) prohibits the unauthorized reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials, except as permitted by principles of fair use. Users may not copy or distribute electronic materials (including music, electronic mail, text, images, programs, or data) without the explicit permission of the copyright holder. Any responsibility for any consequences of copyright infringement lies with the users; the Louisville Public Library expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility resulting from such use. Disclaimer Users access the Library computer hardware, software and documentation at their own risk. The Louisville Public Library is not responsible for equipment malfunction, loss of data, any damages to the user's disks, data etc., or electronic transactions of any type which are related to the public use of Library computer resources. Unacceptable Use of the Library's Computers • Disruptive behavior in the vicinity of workstations • Destruction of, or damage to, equipment, software, or data belonging to the Library or other users • Interference with or disruption of network users, services, or equipment • Unauthorized monitoring of electronic communications • Violation of computer system security or integrity • Using the networks to make unauthorized entry to any other machine accessible via the Library's networks • Propagation of computer worms or viruses Computer Use Policy Page 1 of 2