The Lexington Public Library endeavors to develop and maintain collections, resources, and services that meet the cultural, informational, recreational, and educational needs of Lexington's di-verse, multicultural community. In keeping with this mission, the Library provides its patrons with access to the Internet, the global electronic network that contains dynamic resources.
Electronic media offer an unprecedented forum for sharing information and ideas.
Libraries are a national information infrastructure providing people with access and participation in the electronic arena. Libraries are essential to the informed debate demanded by the Constitution and for the provi-sion of access to electronic information resources to those who might otherwise be excluded. The Lexington Public Library recog-nizes that by offering this service, it offers patrons the opportunity to participate in the Information Age. The Library provides Internet access as an information resource for its patrons. Electronic mail and access to news and discussion groups are not provided.