Internet Use Policy

The internet as an information source enables Bullitt County Public Library staff and patrons find a wide array of information from sources not available any other way. It allows access to ideas, information and commentary from around the globe. It is, however, and unregulated medium with a highly diverse user population. It is possible that individuals might access information they personally find offensive or disturbing. Individual users must accept responsibility for determining the suitability of the content for themselves and their children for viewing sites, using e-mail or while using chat.

The library uses a filter on the internet in compliance with Federal Laws and regulations. Adults can ask for the filter to be disabled if needed. Still all material viewed and practices must not violate any existing Federal State or Local law.

Sources of information on the Internet do not always provide accurate, complete, or current information. As with any material provided by the Library, the users must take responsibility in questioning the validity of the information found.

Some of the Internet computers also contain other reference services. Patrons may be asked to move to a different computer if the staff or another patron needs to access some of the programs specific to a particular computer.

All Library computer equipment and software must be used as installed. Users are not permitted to delete, add to, or modify the installed hardware or software.

Because of the risk of viruses no floppy disk from home may be used in the computers.

Users may not install or download any software.

Users may not use the Library’s computers to make unauthorized entry into another computer or network.

Users may not disrupt or interfere with other computers or network users, services, or equipment.

Users must respect the legal protections of data and software provided by the copyright and license law.

Users may not use any library workstation for any illegal or criminal purpose.

Users may not disclose use or disseminate personal identification or information regarding minors.

Although library staff are able to offer searching suggestions and answer some questions, they cannot always provide in-depth training on Internet and personal computer use. Arrangements can be made however, to schedule in one on one training at certain times to teach some of the fundamentals of computers and accessing our library resources. Some staff members have extensive knowledge of the Internet; for others it is a new experience. Because of scheduling, staff who are knowledgeable about the Internet may not always be available.

The use of the computer shall be limited to 20 minutes when others are waiting. After the first 20 minutes, if another person needs to use the computer they will have first priority for its use. Another 20 minutes is not automatically booked by signing up again. Only one 20 minute block per day is guaranteed if others are waiting to use the computers.