The Killingly Public Library is committed to ensuring the best possible access to computers and the internet for patrons who seek information and technology. Computers and access to the internet is available to patrons through its public computers or through patrons’ connections on their personal devices to the Library’s network.
Accessing a Public Computer
Library patrons with registered library cards may log in to a public computer using their library card barcode. Guest passes are available upon request at the circulation desk. Library cards and guest passes and the privileges they convey are not transferrable. Guest passes expire at the end of the day.
Users under the age of 14 must have a signed permission slip on file. Children under the age of 12 must always be supervised by a caregiver. Children’s area computers are reserved for use by children under 14 and their accompanying caregivers.
Library patrons with registered library cards may log in to a public computer using their library card barcode. Guest passes are available upon request at the circulation desk. Library cards and guest passes and the privileges they convey are not transferrable. Guest passes expire at the end of the day.
Users under the age of 14 must have a signed permission slip on file. Children under the age of 12 must always be supervised by a caregiver. Children’s area computers are reserved for use by children under 14 and their accompanying caregivers.
Guidelines for Use
- Users are granted 60-minute sessions with extensions available upon request.
- Respect time limits.
- Use headphones when listening to audio (available to borrow at the circulation desk).
- Save your work to portable storage.
- Refrain from tampering with workstation hardware, software, or settings.
- Personal software is prohibited.
- Access legal and appropriate online content only.
- Only share personal information safely, securely, and with trusted websites.
The Library reserves the right to terminate a user’s public computer session at any time for actions that violate the Library’s Patron Conduct Policy or this Network and Public Computer Use Policy. Extensions are granted at the sole discretion of library staff based on the demand for public computers.
Computer Assistance
The library’s Technology Support Specialist, when available, can provide limited walk-in assistance with library computers, e-resources, printing, and general internet use. Appointments for one-on-one computer assistance or instruction can be requested at the main desk. Appointments are accepted at the discretion of the Technology Support Specialist.
The library’s Technology Support Specialist, when available, can provide limited walk-in assistance with library computers, e-resources, printing, and general internet use. Appointments for one-on-one computer assistance or instruction can be requested at the main desk. Appointments are accepted at the discretion of the Technology Support Specialist.
Filtering and Children’s Access
The Internet Policy’s purpose is to prevent user access over its computer network to, or transmission of, inappropriate material via Internet, electronic mail, or other forms of direct electronic communications; to prevent unauthorized access and other unlawful online activity; to prevent unauthorized online disclosure, use, or dissemination of personal identification information; and to comply with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) [Pub. L. No. 106-554 and 47 USC 254(h)].
In compliance with CIPA, the Library filters all its computers, and all access to the Internet through its network, to protect against access to obscene visual depictions, child pornography, and/or other material harmful to minors, as required by law.
The filter may unintentionally block sites that have legitimate research value and fail to block objectionable content. Users should be aware that Internet filtering software installed for CIPA compliance should not substitute for individual judgment and/or parental involvement and oversight. As the law requires, the Library will disable filtered Internet access to persons 18 or older who request it for bona fide research or any other lawful purposes.
Specifically, as required by the Children’s Internet Protection Act, prevention of inappropriate network usage includes: (a) unauthorized access, including so-called ‘hacking,’ and other unlawful activities; (b) unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal identification information regarding minors; and (c) dissemination and viewing of obscene visual depictions, child pornography, and/or other materials harmful to minors.
The Library affirms and acknowledges the rights and responsibilities of parents and caregivers to monitor and determine their children’s access to library materials and resources, including those available through the Internet. Parents or caregivers are responsible for the Internet information selected and/or accessed by their children. Children, defined as individuals under 18 years of age by Connecticut State Statute, who use the Internet unsupervised may be exposed to inappropriate or disturbing information and images. Parents are encouraged to discuss the use of the Internet in relation to family values and boundaries with their children and teens and to monitor their children/teen’s use of the Internet.
This policy is designed to promote access to the Internet while protecting children from exposure to inappropriate material, as well as the public from unlawful access to and use or disclosure of personal information, and unauthorized access to legally restricted areas.
The Internet Policy’s purpose is to prevent user access over its computer network to, or transmission of, inappropriate material via Internet, electronic mail, or other forms of direct electronic communications; to prevent unauthorized access and other unlawful online activity; to prevent unauthorized online disclosure, use, or dissemination of personal identification information; and to comply with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) [Pub. L. No. 106-554 and 47 USC 254(h)].
In compliance with CIPA, the Library filters all its computers, and all access to the Internet through its network, to protect against access to obscene visual depictions, child pornography, and/or other material harmful to minors, as required by law.
The filter may unintentionally block sites that have legitimate research value and fail to block objectionable content. Users should be aware that Internet filtering software installed for CIPA compliance should not substitute for individual judgment and/or parental involvement and oversight. As the law requires, the Library will disable filtered Internet access to persons 18 or older who request it for bona fide research or any other lawful purposes.
Specifically, as required by the Children’s Internet Protection Act, prevention of inappropriate network usage includes: (a) unauthorized access, including so-called ‘hacking,’ and other unlawful activities; (b) unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal identification information regarding minors; and (c) dissemination and viewing of obscene visual depictions, child pornography, and/or other materials harmful to minors.
The Library affirms and acknowledges the rights and responsibilities of parents and caregivers to monitor and determine their children’s access to library materials and resources, including those available through the Internet. Parents or caregivers are responsible for the Internet information selected and/or accessed by their children. Children, defined as individuals under 18 years of age by Connecticut State Statute, who use the Internet unsupervised may be exposed to inappropriate or disturbing information and images. Parents are encouraged to discuss the use of the Internet in relation to family values and boundaries with their children and teens and to monitor their children/teen’s use of the Internet.
This policy is designed to promote access to the Internet while protecting children from exposure to inappropriate material, as well as the public from unlawful access to and use or disclosure of personal information, and unauthorized access to legally restricted areas.
Security
Library patrons use the public computers and the Library’s network at their own risk. Users should be mindful that the Internet is not secure, and third parties may be able to obtain information about any user’s browsing activities, including any personal information disclosed online. All library computers are equipped with anti-virus software, and information stored on each computer is erased, but no security solution is impervious. Users should take appropriate measures to safeguard personal information. The library’s public Wi-Fi network is unsecured. Users of personal devices on the library network are responsible for their own security. Downloading and sharing protected material is a violation of the federal Copyright Act of 1976. If inappropriate activity is detected, Killingly Public Library reserves the right to enforce corrective actions.
Library patrons use the public computers and the Library’s network at their own risk. Users should be mindful that the Internet is not secure, and third parties may be able to obtain information about any user’s browsing activities, including any personal information disclosed online. All library computers are equipped with anti-virus software, and information stored on each computer is erased, but no security solution is impervious. Users should take appropriate measures to safeguard personal information. The library’s public Wi-Fi network is unsecured. Users of personal devices on the library network are responsible for their own security. Downloading and sharing protected material is a violation of the federal Copyright Act of 1976. If inappropriate activity is detected, Killingly Public Library reserves the right to enforce corrective actions.
Effective: May 2017 Revised Policy
Effective: October 2020
Effective: October 2020
