To fulfill its mission of providing public access to information of all types in a wide range of formats, Cornwall Public Library provides access to computers and Internet resources. The Internet offers many valuable local, national and international sources of information. However, some information found on the Internet may be inaccurate, incomplete, dated, or offensive to some individuals. Library patrons use it at their own risk. The Library is not responsible for the content of the Internet, changes in content of the sources to which the Library home pages link, or for the content of sources accessed through secondary links.

ACCESS BY MINORS

• Parents or legal guardians must assume responsibility for deciding which library resources are appropriate for their own children. Parents or legal guardians should guide their children in use of the Internet.
• Children under the age of 16 must have a signed parental permission form on file at the library in order to use the computers in the adult area or the Internet at any Library computer.
• Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian when using the computers in the adult area or the Internet at any Library computer.

RULES GOVERNING USE

• Due to the liminted resources available for provision of public access to computers and the Internet, the Library may set limits, for example, on use of large files of still or moving images or sound, or on downloading files in any medium. The Lbirary also reserves the right to limit the amount of time an individual user can devote to a single session. The public must comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, including laws governing the transmission and dissemination of information while accessing the Internet, and with all Library policies and procedures.
• Library users are hereby advised that use of the Library's computers for hacking or any other unlawful activity is strictly prohibited.
• Computer users may only sign on to use the Libary's computers with their own library card or with a guest card with the permission of the librarian. Users found to be using another person's library card may lose their computer privileges, and the person whose card they are using may also lose computer privileges.

USERS MAY NOT . . .

• Use the network to make unauthorized entry into another computational, informational or communication service or resource.
• Distribute unsolicited advertising.
• Invade the privacy of others.
• Make any attempt to damage computer equipment or software.
• Engage in any activity that is harassing or defamatory.
• Use the Internet for any illegal activity, including violation of copyright or other rights of third parties, or in a manner inconsistent with the Library's tax-exempt status or its proper operation.
  Violations may result in loss of access to the network, the computers and/or the Library. Unlawful activities will be dealt with in an appropriate manner.

PUBLIC USERS SECURITY
Users should be aware that the Internet and the Library's wireless network are not secure mediums and that third parties may be able to obtain information regarding users' activities. However, Cornwall Public Library will not release information on the use of specific computer or Internet resources by members of the public except as required by law or necessary for the proper operation of the Library.

COMPLIANCE
The Library reserves the right to take appropriate action to insure compliance with this policy. The Library's "Policy on Public Use of the Internet" may be revised from time to time.

As approved by the Board of Trustees 7/15/08, amended 11/10/09