Activities that interfere with or disrupt the network users, services or equipment are prohibited. Users may be held criminally and financially liable for any damage done by the user. Users may not remove the privacy screen attached to the monitor. Misuse of the hardware, software, or Internet access will result in loss of computer access. The Library can electronically monitor public computers and reserves the right to do so when a violation of this policy is suspected.
Staff is authorized to take immediate action to protect the security of computers and the network.
This includes confiscating disks, requiring a user to leave the computer or the premises, and contacting law enforcement authorities. While the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library is committed to providing uncensored access to the world of knowledge represented on the Internet, we recognize that some content may offend or may be illegal under the laws of the State of Kansas. The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library cannot guarantee that offensive material will not get past an Internet filter or that there will not be other sites to which a person might object. The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library will continue to seek out the best philosophical and technological solution to this new and challenging dilemma. Interference with, or tampering with the filtering software loaded on the Internet access computers is prohibited.