Tell City - Perry County Public Library

2328 Tell Street

Tell City,  IN  47586

Computer and Internet Rules and Guidelines

Mission Statement for Internet Use

Fair Internet Access for All Library Users

Internet access at the Tell City - Perry County Public Library is an extension of the Library's commitment to meeting the community's information needs.  In addition to using the Internet as an information resource, the Library also seeks to provide the opportunity for Internet use, with limitations, to members of the public.  

The Technology Lab currently has 22 computers that have time management and print management software installed. To use the computers all users will need to obtain a barcode and PIN.  All residents in the Tell City Library District will need to obtain a valid library card to use the lab.  Guest cards will be available for non-district patrons and are good for a 24 hour period only.

Any patron with fines of more than $3.00 must reconcile their account before the software will allow access to the computers.

Printing is available and you may retrieve your print job at the Circulation Desk.  Printing is .20 a page. (color or black)

All patrons will be limited to two hours of computer use per day.

Internet Access Guidelines

 Prohibited Usage

Library computers should be used primarily for research, business, study purposes, and e-mail.

Internet games are allowed, but please respect other users  around you and be quiet.  Remember, you are in a library.  Shhhhh.....

Because of incompatibility issues, please do not save or download any kind of file or plug-in to the hard drive.  

Information may be saved to floppy disk, jump drive, or CD's which you can bring in OR you may purchase floppy disks or CD's from the Library for $1.00.  Be aware that files downloaded from the Internet may contain viruses and the Library is not responsible for your data contracting a virus.

Please do not turn off, unplug, or reset the computer, if you encounter problems, please consult the staff.

Violation of computer system security or monitoring, Internet filtering software or altering computer settings will result in suspension of computer privileges.

Harassment, libeling, or slandering of other users.

Destruction of or damage to equipment, software, or data belonging to the Library or other users.

Loud conversation, disorderly conduct, and offensive language will not be tolerated.

Unauthorized use of computer accounts, access codes, passwords, or network identification numbers assigned to others.

Violation of another user's privacy.

Visual depictions of pornographic materials or other sites deemed offensive to other users.

Library staff cannot control the availability of information links which often change rapidly and can be unpredictable.  Not all sources on the Internet provide accurate, complete, or current information.  Users need to be good information consumers, questioning the validity of information.

The Library assumes no responsibility for any damages, direct or indirect, arising from use of its Technology Lab, its connections to Internet services, or from injury arising from invasion of the User's privacy.

Users should be aware of computer viruses, destructive Internet computer programs, and e-mail scams and take steps to avoid being a victim or unwitting distributor of such.  The Library does maintain an anti-virus software, but does not guarantee it will protect your data from invasion.

Violations of the policies described above 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.

This policy was adopted by the Tell City - Perry County Library Board of Trustees on September 1, 2008