The Library views these electronic resources and the Internet as information technologies with the potential to expand the universe of information available to the people of Tacoma, far beyond the reach of the Library's own print and media collections. Furthermore, the Library believes that it is essential that these resources be integrated with the other information systems of the Library's Collection Development Plan. The Internet offers access to a wealth of information that can be personally, professionally and culturally enriching. The Tacoma Public Library cannot control the availability of information links which change rapidly and unpredictably. Not all information sources on the Internet are accurate, complete, current or appropriate for all users.
Individuals are responsible for the Internet sites they choose to access.
Restriction of a child's access to the Internet is the responsibility of the parent, guardian, or caregiver and not the Tacoma Public Library. Users need to be good information consumers, questioning the validity of the information. While the Tacoma Public Library can control the information available on the web pages it creates and maintains, it has no control over the material a user may access upon leaving our web site, and therefore cannot be responsible for its content. The Internet and its available resources may contain material of a controversial nature. Users of the Tacoma Public Library web site access the Internet at their own discretion and are responsible for for any access point they reach.