Register at the Children's Room desk before using the Internet. If parents wish to use the Internet in the Children's Room, they must sign an acceptable use contract. The library will offer access to the Internet to children 12 years or older in the Reference Department. Parents must accompany their children under the age of 18 the first time that they use the Internet and must sign a parental consent form. Parents are advised to supervise their children's Internet sessions.
Librarians are available for a limited amount of assistance in using the Internet.
Since the staff must assist other patrons as well, they cannot spend large amounts of time guiding patrons through the Internet. The Library staff cannot provide in-depth training concerning Internet computer jargon or personal computer use but may be able to offer searching suggestions. The library will not allow patrons to access Internet chat rooms. Patrons will lose their internet privileges after two infractions of this ruling. Patrons may not change workstations unless a problem arises with the computer.