The Jimmie Libhart Library (Bowie), a branch of Cochise County Library District, offers public access to the Internet as an integral part of information services. The library has no control over information available through the Internet and is not responsible for the quality, accuracy, authority, or timeliness of the content; the use of information found on the Internet by members of the public; or any harm resulting from use of the Internet, including but not limited to loss of privacy, damages, or loss of information.
Guidelines for Usage:
- The Library District does not use filters on its computers and does not prohibit the use of web-based e-mail, chat rooms, or games as long as such use is not illegal, unethical or otherwise in violation of this policy.
- Children 17 and under must have a signed parental permission slip on file before using the library's computers for Internet access to any source other than the library's catalog or subscription databases.
The Library District is concerned that children have a safe and enriching Internet experience. We provide links to child-friendly sites on our website (http://cochise.lib.az.us) as well as both printed and online guidance for parents. Library staff and volunteers make reasonable efforts to assist users of all ages who are in search of information or learning how to use computers.
As with other library materials, it is the responsibility of the parents/guardians, not the library, to restrict their children's access to online materials that are harmful to minors as defined in ARS 13-3501 (1). Parents should accompany young children to the library and establish rules and expectations for older children that are in accord with family values.
- Users, and not the Library District, are responsible for any use they make of information obtained.
- Users are held responsible for their actions while using library computers to access the Internet. Unethical or illegal use of computer resources is prohibited, including, but not limited to the following:
- using the computer to gain or attempt to gain unauthorized access to other computers or computer systems;
- using the network for any illegal activity, including violation of copyrights, trademarks, distribution of stolen property, or violation of other contracts;
- modification or destruction of or damage to equipment, software, or data belonging to the library (ARS 13-2316) or attempting such action;
- public display of explicit sexual materials (ARS 13-3501, 13-3506, 13-3506.1, 13-3507);
- use of computer resources in an attempt to commit telecommunications fraud
(ARS 13-3707);
- unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal identification
information regarding minors; and
- use of computer resources in ways that create a hostile environment or adversely impact staff or other library users.
- Users may not add to, delete, or modify the installed hardware, software, or configurations. Public computers are equipped with security software which prevents downloading to the hard drive and other operations. Security software has been installed to protect the Library District's investment in equipment and also to minimize problems for library staff, many of whom are volunteers.
- Users must comply with any time limits and/or reservation procedures posted by the library, and must immediately cease using a library computer if requested by a librarian.
- Users may not download software to the hard drive; users may print to the library's printer or copy files to floppy disk in accordance with the procedures and charges posted by the library. The Library District uses anti-virus software on its computers; however, if a virus is transmitted via disk from a library computer to another computer, the Library District is not responsible.
It is the policy of Cochise County Library District to ask customers who fail to comply with these guidelines to modify their behavior. If they fail to do so, they may have their computer privileges suspended, be requested to leave the library or, if criminal conduct is suspected, law enforcement may be contacted. The person in charge of the library branch has the authority to suspend or terminate a customer's computer privilege. The decision may be appealed to the director of Cochise County Library District. The director's decision is final.
The Library District reserves the right to modify the guidelines at any time.
Adopted by Cochise County Board of Supervisors January 5, 1998; REVISED August 27, 2002.
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