Policy Statement
The Jessamine County Public Library (JCPL) offers customers free access to its public computers and wireless network. All customers who wish to use these services must agree to abide by the regulations below. Failure to do so may result in the termination of the computer session, suspension of library privileges, or, if the circumstances warrant, contacting law enforcement.
Regulations
1. Computer users must abide by the JCPL Customer Code of Conduct.
2. To use a library computer, customers need to enter their library card number and PIN at an open terminal. Alternatively, non-transferrable guest passes are available to customers ages 18 and older who do not have a library card.
3. Customers ages 17 and younger may use the computers, including filtered access to the Internet, if the parent/guardian has given written permission. Children ages 10 and younger must be accompanied by a parent/guardian or caregiver.
4. In accordance with federal law (Children’s Internet Protection Act), Internet filters are installed on JCPL’s public computers. Upon request, adults will be given access to unfiltered use of the Internet.
5. Customers may use the computers in one-hour time blocks. Requests for additional time will be accommodated as availability allows. Customers may also call the Library to reserve a computer up to 24 hours in advance.
6. Customers are expected to abide by federal, state, and local laws. Prohibited activities include:
- Displaying or playing offensive content
- Violating copyright laws
- Damaging computers, computer systems, or networks
7. The Library reserves the right to check the computer’s history files.
8. Customers are prohibited from altering the Library’s computer hardware or software.
9. The responsibility for any intentional damage of computer hardware or software is assumed by the customer or legal guardian. In assuming this responsibility, the customer or legal guardian agrees to pay the cost of the repair or replacement. The Library will arrange for all repairs.
10. Customers may use their own storage devices while working on one of the Library’s computers. Customers plug in their devices at their own risk. The Library is not responsible for any damage caused to customers’ drives or the files on them.
11. Each customer is responsible for ending their computer session before leaving the workstation.
Disclaimer
The Internet is a highly unregulated medium, and the Library is not responsible for the accuracy, currency, or propriety of its content. Customers must exercise judgment and evaluate for themselves the value of the information found online.
The Library assumes no responsibility for damages, direct or indirect, resulting from customers’ use of the Internet or public computers.
Effective date: 01-19-2005
Last revised: 05-15-2024
Last reviewed: 05-15-2024