NOTE: This policy is also available on request at the Barry's Bay and Area Public Library.
 

Barry's Bay & Area Public Library Internet Use Policy

Disclaimer

The Internet is a global entity providing communication and resource sharing, with no control of user content. Therefore, available resources may contain material of a controversial nature. The Library does not monitor information accessed through the Internet. Library patrons use the Internet at their own risk.

There are information resources which are inappropriate to a library setting. Because the Library is a public place, Library staff has the authority to end the Internet session.

As with other Library materials, restriction of a child's access to the Internet is the responsibility of the parent/legal guardian.

Not all sources on the Internet provide accurate, complete or current information. Users need to be good information consumers, questioning the validity or unwitting distribution of these programs.

The computer user should be aware of computer viruses and other destructive computer programs, and take steps to avoid being a victim or unwitting distributor of these programs.

Ultimate responsibility for resolution of problems related to the invasion of the user's privacy or loss of data rests with the user. The Library assumes no liability for loss or damage to the user's data or for damage or injury arising from invasion of the user's privacy.

It is prohibited to use this access for any illegal or criminal purpose.

Rules & Restrictions

The following are guidelines, not intended to be exhaustive, to apply as to whether a given use of the internet is acceptable or not.

Unacceptable, in general, uses include:

• Uses that unduly interfere with the work of other users on the network or with their host systems or that seriously disrupt the network or that result in the loss of a user's work or system;
• Uses related to commercial activities such as the unsolicited distribution of advertising material;
• Uses that may be considered malicious or unethical including assessment of other people over the internet or that violate federal, provincial or copyright laws;
• Uses related to "chain letters" or broadcasting to lists of individuals in such a matter that might cause congestion of the network, or to access illegal information;
• Sending or displaying offensive messages and pictures is forbidden;
• Using someone else's password to access personal information is not allowed (Reminder: children--do not give out your personal information such as addresses or telephone numbers over the Internet);
• Damaging the computer network or station is forbidden.

Without wishing to censor access, the Library staff reserves the right to view/prohibit material that in their judgment is inappropriate for viewing in this public area. This may include materials that you may not find personally offensive.