INTERNET POLICY AND USE

The mission of the Library of Graham is to ensure the citizens of our community have the right and means to free and open access to a diverse collection of materials which meet their recreational, informational, and independent learning needs. The library acknowledges that the internet is an unregulated medium. The Library of Graham does not monitor and has no control over the information accessed through the internet and cannot be held responsible for its content. Be aware that some information found on the internet is of mature nature and may not suitable for children. As with other library materials, restrictions of a child’s access to the internet are the responsibility of the parent or legal guardian.

INTERNET USE, RULES, AND PROCEDURES

• Internet users must have a current library card.
• When registering to use the internet for the first time, patrons will be given a copy of the rules regulating public use of the internet and will be asked to fill out an Internet User Agreement.
• Those under the age of 18 must have their user agreement signed by a parent or legal guardian before they will be allowed access. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during usage.
• Internet access is available during regular hours, on a first come first serve basis. Usage time is 2 hours.
• Computers are shut down 30 minutes before closing.
• One patron at a time on a computer. The patron checking out computer time is the only one allowed to use it.
• You may download material to a pin drive or print out.
• Internet users may not access inappropriate or illegal materials including but not limited to material of an obscene nature or access materials that by local community standards would be objectionable. The library director reserves the right to determine what is to be considered objectionable.