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Internet access opens up a universe of informational, educational,and recreational
resources, and the Library is pleased to offer it to the public.
PATRONS SHOULD NOTE, however, that the Internet is an open, unregulated forum and that the Library
cannot control, select, or monitor the constantly changing material accessible though
it. Library users access the Internet at their own discretion and may find some
materials inaccurate or objectionable. As with all Library materials, individuals
are responsible for determining what is appropriate for them and their families.
The Library strongly urges parents and guardians of minor children to monitor and set
guidelines for young people's Internet use.
- Computers are provided primarily for research and education.
- The library prohibits the use of library equipment to access child pornography or any other
obscene material.
- Use is limited to times posted, one session per day unless otherwise permitted by staff.
- All printing is 10 cents per page.
- No more than two people may use a station at one time, unless otherwise
permitted by staff.
- Users are not permitted to add, delete or modify any hardware or software
in the library's system, or to load personal software on library machines;
patrons are liable for any damage to equipment and may suffer loss of library
privileges.
- The Library reserves the right to terminate an Internet session at any time for
failure to comply with this policy.
- Anyone aggrieved by loss of library privileges may appeal to the Library Board of
Trustees.
The City of Newport, including the Newport Public Library, is not responsible
for any user's misuse of copyright or other violation of local, state or
federal law or regulation; the user agrees, by use of the City's equipment,
to indemnify, defend and hold the City of Newport, its officers, agents,
employees and volunteers harmless from any claim, action or loss arising from the
use of the City's equipment and services, including Internet access.
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