Dover Public Library Internet Use Policy

The Dover Public Library provides workstations for free public access to the Internet as an informational, educational, and recreational resource. The Library expects that use of the internet will be responsible and ethical, consistent with the purpose for which this resource is provided.

Users are cautioned that because security in an electronic environment such as the Internet cannot be guaranteed, all transactions, files and communications are vulnerable to unauthorized access, and should be considered public. Internet users should have no expectation of privacy in the Library setting.

Users may not use the Internet computers for any illegal purpose including unauthorized access to any computer system, software piracy, or violation of copyright laws.

Internet users must respect the rights and sensitivities of others, consistent with the library’s rules of conduct. All Internet workstations are located in public areas and images on the screen may be visible to a wide audience. Library workstations may not be used to view, send or receive sexually explicit or other material which may be construed by library staff as offensive to the public.

Library staff reserves the right to monitor use of the Internet workstations to ensure compliance with this policy. Staff has the right to address any inappropriate use or behavior by canceling or interrupting the use of the Internet at any time. If a particular patron is repeatedly required to terminate his or her session (s), that patron's right to use the Internet at the library may be permanently revoked.

Approved 4/7/11

Dover Public Library

Board of Trustees