No more than two users may occupy a workstation at any one time. Patrons who are waiting to use the computers should show respect for the privacy of computer users and may not congregate around the workstations. The library offers no technical support for these situations. While the use of chatrooms is not prohibited, the library neither encourages the use of chatrooms nor does it offer technical support for them. The anonymity of Internet e-mail and chatrooms can provide cover for criminals who prey on unsuspecting and vulnerable people.
Parents are ultimately responsible for monitoring their children s use of the Internet.
Secure Servers Access to secure servers is not available to patrons because of the security software the library has to protect its computers from viruses, vandalism, and misuse. The ability to fill online registration forms, to read Hotmail e-mail, and to trade stocks online are examples of functions that cannot be performed , because they are done on a secure server. Multiple Computer Windows A patron may have no more than five windows open at any time on a computer. Having too many windows open slows down the capacity of the library s computer system and causes workstations to freeze up. Patron Requests Electronic information technology is emerging, expanding and changing constantly.