All users of electronic information resources such as the Internet are expected to use these resources in a responsible manner, consistent with the educational and informational purposes for which they are provided and to follow the rules and regulations governing library patrons use of the internet access through the San Benito Public Library. Please read this policy carefully before continuing on to the Internet Index. Patrons using the Library facility to access the Internet must agree to and abide by the acceptable use policy. Patrons shall agree to hold harmless and unconditionally reimburse the Library for any liability or damage claim arising from any use or misuse of the Internet by the patron. Parents are urged to become familiar with the Internet in order to ensure their children's use of the Internet in a safe and appropriate manner.
Patrons have the right of confidentiality and the right of privacy.
Users should be advised, however, that because security is technically difficult to achieve and computers are located in public areas, electronic transactions of files and information and viewing screens could become public. As a result, the Library cannot guarantee privacy or confidentiality. Patrons may not send, receive or display text or graphics that are legally defined by the State and Federal law as obscenity or child pornography. Those under the age of 18 are prohibited by Federal law from viewing pornography. Actions that violate local, state or federal law will be prosecuted.