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Newport Public Library encourages the public to explore and utilize the technological tools discussed below, which are available for public use in the library.
To protect the community's investment in this equipment, the Library reserves the right to hold patrons financially responsible for damage to any Library equipment. The Library also reserves the right to deny access to equipment or to suspend library privileges for any of the following reasons:
- deliberately or repeatedly misusing equipment or software
- tampering with hardware or software security systems or with any Library-installed files or programs
- introducing virus-bearing software into Library computers
- violating any equipment-specific policies stated below
3.1 PUBLIC ACCESS COMPUTERS
Newport Public Library makes computers, selected software, and laser printers available for
public use at no charge. The computers are intended for personal and not for commercial uses.
It is not
possible to save items on the hard drive; patrons wishing to preserve files must save
them on their own floppy disks. The Library is not responsible for disclosure or erasure
of any files on the public access computer.
3.2 PHOTOCOPIER
Newport Public Library makes coin-operated photocopying available for public use. The Library will allow patrons to make 5 free copies per day from most non-circulating library materials but will collect a fee for all other photocopies.
3.3 INTERNET AND OTHER COMPUTERIZED REFERENCE TOOLS
Newport Public Library offers selected computer reference and bibliographic
tools for public use. Computers, modems, and terminals that support these tools shall
be used only for applications specified and installed by the Library. Library staff will
instruct and assist patrons in the use of these tools as necessary.
Use is limited to times posted, one session per day unless otherwise permitted by staff.
3.4 Internet Use Policy
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