Under no circumstances may disks be introduced to the Internet work station unless by an authorized library employee. Violators of library policy, including these policies for Internet Access and Service, may lose library privileges. Anyone discovered attempting to damage the library's equipment or software, attempting to change files or reset configurations, or otherwise violating this policy will immediately lose the right to use those resources. Violations of the policies for legal and ethical use of computing resources will be dealt with in a serious and appropriate manner. Illegal acts involving library computing resources may also be subject to prosecution by local, state or federal authorities.
Users are responsible for any damage to hardware, software or furniture.
A librarian may check the workstations after each use. The library strives to balance the rights of patrons to access all types of information resources with the rights of patrons and staff to work in a public setting free from disruptive sounds and visuals. Patrons are reminded that the library's computer terminals are located in public areas which are shared with library users and staff of all ages, backgrounds and sensibilities. Individuals are expected to consider this diversity and respect the sensibilities of others when accessing potentially offensive information or images. The deliberate display of obscene 1 materials is prohibited as a violation of Massachusetts General Law.