Internet Use

Reviewed and approved by the Minburn Library Board of Trustees 2/8/2026

 

 

In striving to meet the personal enrichment, enjoyment, and educational needs of all segments of the community, the Minburn Public Library offers various resource formats and services, including public access to computers, information databases, and the Internet.

 

-Computer patrons are expected to observe the same standards of acceptable library behavior as any other patrons.

 

-Patrons must have a valid Minburn Public Library card to use the computer.

 

-Parents or guardians of users under the age of 14 must have a signed Computer Consent Form on record with the library before using the computer or Internet.

 

-Food and beverages are not permitted near the computers.

 

-Computer stations are designed for use by one (1) person at a time. 

 

-To support access for all users, use of the computers may be limited to 1/2 hour when other patrons are waiting to use the computers.

 

-Users should respect the privacy of others using library computers by not interfering with their use.

 

-To protect the integrity of our computer network, users may not install software on or download files or programs to the computer’s local hard drive.  Instead, users may download to portable storage media (computers disks, thumb drives, etc.).

 

-Also to protect the integrity of our computer network, no one may change any setup or configuration of the library's software or hardware.

 

-Printing is allowed, however, patrons will be charged 10¢ per black & white printed page, 50¢ per colored text and/or small pictures printed page, and $1.00 full picture per page printed.

 

-Computer usage may be restricted at the discretion of the Library Director if the user fails to follow these policies or if he or she has overdue items.

 

 

 

The Minburn Public Library provides local Internet access for Library customers as a way to enhance public access to ideas and information that are not available in print sources, consistent with its mission to provide access to personal enrichment, enjoyment, and educational materials for all segments of the community.

 

Use of electronic information resources, including the Internet, must be responsible and ethical, consistent with the purpose for which these resources are provided. Responsible, ethical use includes the following:

 

-Using resources for educational, informational, and recreational purposes only: not for unauthorized, illegal or unethical purposes.

 

-Respecting the privacy of others by not misrepresenting oneself as another user; by not attempting to modify or gain access to files, passwords, or data belonging to others; by not seeking unauthorized access to any computer system, or damaging or altering software components of any network or database.

 

-Further respecting the privacy of others using library computers by not interfering with their use.

 

-Not sending, receiving, or displaying text or graphics which may reasonably be construed as obscene, or which disturb or disrupt the library use of other patrons. Viewing or sending child pornography is a federal offense and police will be called.

 

-Parents or guardians of users under the age of 14 must have a signed Computer Consent Form on record with the library before using the Internet.

 

-The Library affirms the right and responsibility of parents and guardians to determine and monitor what is appropriate Internet use for their children. The responsibility for what minors read or view on the Internet rests with parents or guardians. The public library, unlike schools, does not serve in loco parentis. Library staff cannot act in the place of parents in providing constant care and supervision of children as they explore the Internet. 

 

The Minburn Public Library provides free Wi-Fi service to patrons using their personal electronic devices in the library.  Wi-Fi users are expected to follow the same policies outlined above.