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Madison Valley Public Library
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for the Internet and computers

Madison Valley Public Library

Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

for the Internet and Computers

1. The Madison Valley Public Library
   1. Does not monitor or have control over the information accessed through the Internet.
   2. Does not censor materials, but will enforce the provisions stated under Section C.
   3. Cannot provide in-depth Internet or personal computer training. 
       

2. The following guidelines are provided to make you aware of the responsibilities involved in the use of the Internet:
   1. Youth (under the age of 18) must have a permission slip on file signed by a parent or legal guardian.  (See Access Authorization on page 2 of printed policy)
   2. Time will be limited to 40 minutes per day. 
   3. This site will not be used for commercial activities.
   4. Files may NOT be downloaded to the hard drive.
   5. One person at a time on computer….no hovering!
   6. Printed pages are 25 cents per page.  Pages will print at the front desk. 
       

3. Inappropriate use will result in cancellation of privileges.  Inappropriate use includes, but is not exclusive to the following:
   1. Accessing the Internet to transmit threatening, obscene or harassing materials and pornography.
   2. Interfering with or disrupting network users, services or equipment.
   3. Misuse which compromises system security.
   4. Violating copyright laws.
   5. Vandalism
       

4. Card Catalog Computer:  This computer is for card catalog use only.

E-mail address:  ennislib@3rivers.net  

This is a public access site and is not guaranteed to be private.

Madison Valley Public Library

Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for the Internet

Children and Young Adult Permission Slip

Access Authorization

The Madison Valley Public Library does not censor what computer users choose to view on the Internet.  Some sites on the Internet are offensive to some people.  Therefore, we require a parent or legal guardian to give written permission for anyone under the age of 18 to use the computer with access to the Internet available at our site.  As a parent or legal guardian, you are welcome and encouraged to view the Internet with your child.  To use the computer by himself/herself at the Madison Valley Public Library, this permission slip is required. 

I am the parent or legal guardian of:

_____________________________________________________________

First name                               Last name                       Birth date

We both understand that the use of the Internet is a privilege and inappropriate use as explained in Section C of the AUP will result in cancellation of that privilege.  Everyone is expected to abide by legal and generally accepted rules of network etiquette.  We understand that children should not give out personal information when using e-mail, chat rooms, and other forms of direct electronic communication (including instant messaging).  We have read the posted Acceptable Use Policy and understand it.  I now give permission for him/her to use the computer with access to the Internet by himself/herself.

Printed name of Parent or Legal Guardian:___________________________

Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian:______________________________

Date:_________________________________________________________

Phone #_______________________________________________________

Signature of Youth:_____________________________________________

Date:_________________________________________________________

This page must be in our file before we can allow your child to use the computer with access to the Internet.  This form must be signed and witnessed by library staff.

Revised and approved Oct 2008

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