Computer Use Policy

 

The Bacon Free Library has one computer available for patron use. The BFL also provides free wireless access for patrons bringing in their own equipment to the library. The expectations are as follows:

• Viewing of certain text and/or images in the library may infringe on the rights of other patrons to a public space free from the display of materials that may constitute sexual harassment. Library staff reserves the right to prohibit the public display of images and/or text, even though those images and/or text may not be offensive to an individual patron.
• It is not permitted nor acceptable to:
  • alter, tamper with, repair, circumvent, remove, or damage configurations, software, or hardware on the library computer
  • use library computer or Internet access for illegal, fraudulent, harmful, obscene or abusive purposes
  • send any virus or harmful code to any third party
  • attempt to or to actually break into or violate the security of any computer file, database, or network, or violate another person’s privacy or access, alter, steal, corrupt or destroy any data
• The library assumes no liability for any damage to the user’s data or equipment, loss of the user’s privacy sustained while using library equipment, or any damages, direct or indirect, arising from its connections to the Internet.
• The library can make no guarantees with respect to the quality or content of the information available on the Internet. Not all the information on the Internet is accurate, current, or complete. Users are encouraged to evaluate the validity of information accessed via the Internet. Users are also encouraged to work with a librarian to ascertain the authenticity of an online resource as well as searching out reliable sources.

 

 

Updated July 2023