Internet Policy

North Adams Public Library Policies
Internet Use Policy

The North Adams Public Library offers access to the Internet in response to advances in technology and the changing needs of the community. While offering this service, the library has no control over the information on the Internet and cannot be held responsible for its content or accuracy. Parents are responsible for their child's access to this information source, as they are with other library materials.

The following policies will be enforced to make the library a safe enviroment for both children and adults to use the Internet:

Automated Computer check out with your library card. Must have a CWMARS library card to use the public computers.
Use of the library's Internet workstations is restricted to a one hour session.
Internet workstations are intended for reference, research, and email.
Email is available through the web and only through your own account.
Each computer workstation prints black and white copies to the Adult Circulation Desk. The cost of printing is .10/page. Payment is to be made at the Adult Circulation Desk when picking up print jobs.
Only one person is allowed at a computer at a time.
While library staff is happy to assist users in accessing the Internet, users are responsible for their own searches. Staff cannot provide in-depth personal training on a daily basis in the use of the Internet.
Please report any problems with the Internet workstations to library staff.

Patrons may NOT

download material to the hard drive of the public computers.
access pornographic material
play games of any kind including online gambling
attempt to make changes or tamper with any software or hardware on the computer
interfere with the privacy and use of other patron's Internet time
disseminate personal identification information regarding minors

The library reserves the right to end an Internet session.
Violation of this policy will result in a 3 month suspension of your privileges.
A second violation of this policy will result in the loss of your privileges permanently.