Internet Use Policy

Rawlins Library has several internet access computers available for your use.
In addition, we are a wireless "hot-spot," so you may access the internet
conveniently from our building through your own wireless laptop.

The Internet is an unregulated global information resource. Rawlins Municipal Library has no control over information that can be accessed through the Internet and cannot guarantee the accuracy and/or authenticity of information accessed through this resource. Users who find information or subject matter that is erroneous, out-of-date, illegal and/or offensive should contact the original producer or distributor of that work directly. Rawlins Municipal Library offers wireless Internet service which is open and unsecured.

Rawlins Municipal Library:

cannot guarantee confidentiality over the Internet and users who enter personal
information do so at their own risk
is not responsible for work or information lost due to computer or system malfunction
disclaims any liability or responsibility arising from access to, or use of, information
obtained through the Internet, or any consequences thereof
is not responsible for controlling children’s Internet use

Parents and legal guardians are responsible for the information accessed by their children.

Parents and legal guardians are advised to provide guidance and to supervise their children’s use of the Internet.

1. Parents or legal guardians must complete an Internet Access Contract before their minor children may access the Internet the first time.

2. Users may not engage in actions that will, but are not limited to:

destroy, alter, prevent, or interfere with the configuration of Library computers
violate copyright or software license agreements
ignore time, printing and workstation occupancy limits
invade or violate another Library user's privacy
be for any illegal, criminal or commercial purposes

Noncompliance with this policy will result in revocation of computer privileges and/or library use privileges. Illegal use may also result in criminal prosecution.

It is assumed that use of the Library’s computers constitutes acceptance of this Policy.

Approved June 23, 2003 by Rawlins Municipal Library Board

Amended November 26, 2007 by Rawlins Municipal Library Board