Policies
Computer/Internet Use Policy for the Milton Public Library
The library offers Internet access to the general public provided
they accept and follow the following policies: -
All children up to age 18 must have the parental/guardian
Internet Agreement form completed and on file at the
library.
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Children under the age of 13 must me accompanied by a parent of
other responsible adult over the age of 18.
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Patrons must sign in at the circulation desk and first time
users of the public computers must sign a "Computer Usage" form
before they may use a computer.
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Computer use sessions will be limited to one hour if others are
waiting to use a computer
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No more than two people may be at any Library computer at one
time.
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Adult patrons may access e-mail using their web e-mail, HotMail,
or similar accounts.
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Printing from the Computer/internet resources is 25 cents per
page for all pages printed. Please preview print jobs to prevent
wasted pages. Printer charges can be paid at the Circulation
desk.
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Computer/internet users may not save files to computer's
hard drive, change computer settings, or bookmark internet
sites.
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Patrons may download data to floppy disks. Disks are available
for purchase at the Circulation desk for $1.00 each.
Unacceptable Use:
Transmission/downloading of any material in violation of any U.S. or
state regulation is prohibited. Example include copyright items,
threatening or obscene/pornographic material, or material protected
by trade secret.
Patrons who use the Library's Internet resources
to access obscene/pornographic sites in violation of Title 18,
Chapter 59, 5903 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes or other
statutes or in violation of provisions of the Homeland Security Act
will be banned from use of the Library's computer resources.
The
penalty for violation of Library computer/Internet use rules will be
a one(1) month ban for the first offense, three(3) months for the
second offense, and a permanent ban for the third offense.
Be Advised:
Milton Public Library makes no warranties for
Internet sites. Library staff cannot control the availability of
information links which often change rapidly and unpredictably.
Users need to be good information consumers. Not all sources on the
Internet provide accurate complete, or current information. Use of
any information obtained via the Internet is at the user's own risk.
Network Etiquette:
Be polite. Use appropriate language .Do
not reveal personal information, e.g.: address, phone number, credit
card numbers, etc. Do not use the network in such a way that you
would disrupt the use of the network by other users.
Security:
Security problems should be reported to the Library
staff.
Vandalism:
Vandalism will result in the cancellation of user
privileges. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or
destroy date, including the uploading or creating of computer
viruses: changing the computer settings: or downloading or
installing software programs not already available. | 
