{"id":429,"date":"2018-07-31T22:33:07","date_gmt":"2018-07-31T22:33:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/libraries.4cls.org\/delhi\/?page_id=429"},"modified":"2018-08-24T10:55:04","modified_gmt":"2018-08-24T14:55:04","slug":"internet-safety-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/libraries.4cls.org\/delhi\/?page_id=429","title":{"rendered":"Internet Safety Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"

GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. As part of its mission, the Cannon Free Library provides Internet access and personal computing resources to registered borrowers and visitors (over 17). Unattended minors under the age of 17 must have a signed Consent Form on file to access the public computers.<\/li>\n
  2. Cannon Free Library also provides wireless access, enabling individuals to use their privately owned computer equipment to access the Internet.\u00a0 Visitors who wish to use Cannon Free Library’s wireless connectivity are not required to meet borrower eligibility criteria.\u00a0 Wireless access does require the acceptance of Cannon Free Library\u2019s Wireless Network Policy.<\/li>\n
  3. The Cannon Free Library does not monitor and has no control over the information on the Internet. The Cannon Free Library assumes no responsibility for any loss or damages, direct or indirect, arising from its connections to the Internet or from any other use of its personal computing resources.<\/li>\n
  4. As with all library resources, patrons are advised to exercise their own critical judgment and discrimination when evaluating sites found on the Internet. Certain information may be inaccurate, misleading or offensive to some individuals.<\/li>\n
  5. Unauthorized access, including so-called hacking, and any other unlawful activities by any Library users are strictly prohibited.<\/li>\n
  6. To comply with the Children’s Internet Protection Act and restrict access to online content that may be considered harmful to minors or offensive to adults, the Cannon Free Library employs technology protection measures (filters) on all computers with Internet access in its Children\u2019s Room. Users must be cautioned that filters are not foolproof and due to technological limitations cannot obstruct access to all potentially harmful or offensive content. In addition, filters may block access to some legitimate or constitutionally protected material found on the Internet. By law, individuals who have attained the age of 17 have the right to unfiltered Internet access.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    CHILDREN, PARENTS AND THE INTERNET<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Parents\/guardians have the sole right and responsibility to decide what is appropriate for their child. The Cannon Free Library does not act in loco parentis (i.e., in the place or role of the parent). Parents\/guardians are responsible for the supervision of their child’s Internet activity. Children who use the Internet unsupervised may be exposed to inappropriate or disturbing information and images.<\/li>\n
    2. The Library has taken measures designed to assist in the safe and effective use of the Internet, including:\n