The permission will be indicated by a signature by a parent or legal guardian on the application. Children under age ten may not use the Internet unless they are under the direct supervision of a parent, guardian, teacher, or adult care provider. The internet computer is a public place and can be viewed by other people. Privacy and confidentiality cannot be assured. Users should be sensitive to others when choosing Internet sites to explore.
Users are limited to half an hour if others are waiting.
However if no one is waiting, the person may stay on until some else wishes to use the computer. Users are allowed to print electronic files or copy them to diskette. Regular e-mail accounts are not available on the library's computer. Newsgroup and chat services are not available on the HCPL computer. Unauthorized use of the internet via HCPL computer may result in loss of internet privileges.