Northwest Regional Library System

All NWRL branch libraries have computers with internet access available for public use. 

Check with the individual branches for sign up procedures

Printing from a computer is:

• 15¢ a page for black / white
• 25¢ color

Wireless access is available in all NWRL branches along with information on connecting your computer. NWRL staff does not provide technical assistance.

All public library computers are filtered in accordance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act.

The NWRL Internet Usage and Wireless Polices follow.

Northwest Regional Library Internet Usage Policy

The Northwest Regional Library will provide free access to information over the Internet, within the requirements of the federal Child Internet Protection Act (CIPA).  Under this law, adults 17 years or older may request unfiltered access to the internet.

USER RESPONSIBILITIES

Internet computers will not be used for illegal activities or to access materials that by local standards are considered obscene.

Users must abide by copyright laws and licensing agreements.

Users will not disclose, use, or disseminate personal information regarding minors without written authorization of the parent or legal guardian; to preserve their own personal safety, users should avoid disclosing personal information over the Internet.

Parents are responsible for their children’s use of library resources, to include their use of the Internet.

COMPUTER ACCESS
NWRL libraries require users to sign-up to access computers on a first-come basis and limit their session to one hour per day with the exception of those taking tests (e.g. Learn-a-Test).

SANCTIONS
Library employees are authorized to take prompt and appropriate actions to prohibit use by persons who fail to comply with CIPA or unacceptable uses of the network to include the following:

·  Illegal Activity

· Copyright or license violations

·  Destroying, harming or disrupting equipment and networks

·  Invading the privacy of others by accessing their data or using their accounts

· Invasions of business privacy

· Gambling

· Using the network for financial or commercial gain

· Gaining unauthorized access to resources or entities

· Widespread distribution of messages in multiple inappropriate forums

·  Propagation of worms or viruses

·  Computer and network break-ins and security probing without permission

· Creating an environment that is intimidating, disruptive or hostile to others. Storage on the library’s computers or main server, to include web pages.

· Installation, downloading or modification of software.

Failure to abide by these rules will result in loss of computer privileges.  Users must appeal to the NWRL Board by letter to request their privileges be restored.

Adopted8/02; Amended 8/03; 2/06

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WIRELESS POLICY

Wireless Internet Access uses radio frequency signals to exchange data between your computer and the network without a need for computer cables.  The Northwest Regional Library officers free wireless access using Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g capability.

The Library’s wireless network is not secure.  Information sent from or to your laptop can be captured by anyone else with a wireless device and the appropriate software.

Library Staff is unable to provide technical assistance.

The Library assumes no responsibility for the safety of equipment or laptop configurations, security or data files resulting from connection to the library’s network.

All users are expected to use the library’s wireless access in a legal, responsible manner and consistent with the library’s policy for Internet Use (see above).

9/21/06