Library Internet Policy
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Introduction
The mission of the Wheatland Regional Library is to build strong rural communities by serving information needs, promoting literacy and developing a love of reading. The Wheatland Regional Library endeavors to develop collections, services and resources to fulfill this mission. One such resource is the Internet.
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Disclaimer
- The Internet is an unregulated worldwide online resource that provides a wealth of information. The information on the Internet has not been created or selected by the Library. Therefore, the Wheatland Regional Library is not responsible for the accuracy, currency, or the quality of the any Internet resources found.
- The Library is not responsible for any damages, direct or indirect, loss of data, transmission of viruses or loss of privacy arising from the use of the Internet.
- The Library is not responsible for the copying or distributing material found on the Internet that may infringe on copy or intellectual property rights.
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Children
The Wheatland Regional Library provides equitable access to information. Children, like adults, have the same access to all
materials in the Library including the Internet. It is the responsibility of the parents, not the Library or its staff,
for their child’s use on the Internet. Please refer to the document by the Canadian Library Association entitled,
Have a Safe Trip! A Parent’s Guide to Surfing the Internet for safe Internet use.
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Filtering
Filters are not used by Wheatland Regional Library. This is in keeping with the Statement on Intellectual Freedom (see WRL Collection Development Policy, section 2.1 ). No filtering software is 100% effective. All currently available filtering software results in a degree of both under blocking and over blocking.
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Prohibited Activities
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Because the Wheatland Regional Library computers are located in public areas shared by Library users of all ages, backgrounds, and sensibilities, patrons are expected to consider other Library users when accessing the Internet. The viewing of pages which display pornography and/or extreme violence toward a specific gender, ethnic or racial group is prohibited.
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The Wheatland Regional Library also prohibits the use of its computers for any illegal, unethical, or criminal purposes under civil and/or criminal law. This includes, but is not limited to, infringement of copyright, harassment, hate propaganda, child pornography, obscenity, and sedition.
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In accordance with WRL’s Safe Use and Conduct Bylaw (section 10) damaging the Library’s computer equipment and/or software and seeking access to unauthorized areas are prohibited.
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Downloading and Software
Patrons may not download any files onto the hard drives of the Library computers. Downloads should be made directly onto a floppy disk available at WRL branches. Patrons may not use their own software programs on the Library’s computers.
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Other Activities
Each WRL branch has posted its own guidelines regarding the following activities:
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Use of news/discussion/chat groups
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Charges for printing
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Time periods and reservations
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Failure to Comply
Failure to comply with this Internet Policy will result in the loss of Internet access and possible banning from the Library. Unlawful activities may result in prosecution.
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