Acceptable Use of Computers Policy

Acceptable Use

The City of Vincent Public Library provides public access to information and communication technology resources free of charge for study, reference, and research purposes.

• Users must not behave in a manner that disrupts other users of library services such as playing sound on computers that is at a volume other library users can hear 

• Users must not consume food or beverages next to the library computers

• Certain uses of the computer are prohibited, these include;                                                             

-   Displaying or obtaining material that is considered to be obscene, offensive or abusive

-   Downloading copyright-protected materials without the necessary permission                  

-   Altering the setup of computers or their software                                

-  Distribution of unsolicited advertising.

• Children and young people under the age of 16 years of age are prohibited from the use of Chat rooms

Penalties for Misuse

• The City of Vincent Public  Library reserves the right to terminate sessions and refuse further computer access to any individual contravening these policies.

• Library staff are authorized to determine whether computer activity is unacceptable and will be subject to confirmation by a senior library officer.