481 Davisville Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852 401-884-5524
POLICIES
Policy for the Safety of Children in the Library
The Davisville Free Library staff hopes that the families who use our library will see our facility as a warm, inviting and fun place to be. We also hope that children will visit the library and develop a lifelong love of books, reading, learning, and libraries. However, we remind parents and guardians that they are responsible for their children while their children are at the library or attending programs. Children who are unable to lookout for their own safety shall not be left unattended at the library.
Parents must assume responsibility for their children's use of the Internet in the library. Parents are encouraged to watch their children as they use these resources. Children under 18 must have written approval from their parents or guardians for Internet usage. Permission forms are available from the librarian.
Use of Internet and Other Electronic Resources
The Davisville Free Library provides access to the Internet and other electronic resources to further our mission of providing informational and educational resources to our community.
By using the Davisville Free Library's network, patrons agree to the following:
Each workstation is set up to run pre-installed library software only.
Do not attempt to run your own software, customized files, or change configurations.
Do not turn off the computer or reboot the system. Ask a library staff member for assistance.
When finished, please close the application you have used and return to the main menu.
DISCLAIMER
The Internet service contains many different kinds of material, some of which may be of a controversial or offensive nature. In offering Internet access, the library staff cannot control or assume responsibility for:
Access points reached,
the content of interactive communication such as e-mail and newsgroups,
the validity of information, or
accessibility due to technical difficulties or Internet reliability.
Parents must assume responsibility for their children's use of the Internet in the library. Parents are encouraged to watch their children as they use these resources.
INAPPROPRIATE USE
Display of sexually explicit graphics is prohibited.
Display or transmission of profane, abusive or threatening language is prohibited.
Use for informal conversations, such as chat group, is discouraged. Customers using the computers for this purpose will be asked to vacate the computers when others are waiting.
Unauthorized copying of copyright-protected materials is prohibited.
Violating any local, state, or federal statute is prohibited.
SECURITY
Deliberate altering of any files or modifying the configuration of any PC or peripherals is considered a violation of computer system security and will result in the loss of library computer privileges, with possible legal ramifications.
Destruction or damage of equipment due to willful misuse will result in legal action.
Willful removal of any part of the PC will be considered theft and will result in legal action.
STAFF ASSISTANCE
Staff provides assistance, as time and knowledge permit.
Scheduled demonstrations are offered periodically. Please see a reference librarian to register.
Circulation and Reference books and manuals for self-instruction are available. Please ask a librarian.
COMPUTER USE TIME LIMITS
There is a 30 minute limit when others are waiting.
Workstations not-in-use will be logged-off five minutes before closing.
PRINTING
All prints are 10 cents each. After completing your work, please pay the circulation librarian.
Do not refill paper trays. Ask a library staff member for assistance.
DOWNLOADING
You may bring your own disk if you wish to save or download files. The Library is not responsible for any damage to personal disk when downloading. CAUTION: although we use a virus checker on the library's computers, this will not completely protect you from the chance of getting a virus. Software downloaded from the Internet may contain a virus and you need to have virus-checking software on your computer.
Patrons violating any usage guideline will be asked to stop. If the violation continues, the patron will forfeit the right to use the computers at the Davisville Free Library.
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