Computers


Computer Room - Internet Access, Microsoft Office, Games & More	Children's Computers - Educational, Fun & Games; No Internet Access

ACCEPTABLE INTERNET USE POLICY

The Holmes County Public Library (HCPL) will provide Internet access free of charge to the public. HCPL may monitor the unauthorized activities of individual users but has no control over the information accessed through the Internet and cannot be held responsible for content. Individual users must accept responsibility for determining the suitability of content for themselves and their children.

All users of the internet must sign in and out on the computer log and use is limited to one hour per day, unless there are special circumstances. All users must show the front desk staff a current card. Young adults (12-17) must have a signed permission slip from their parent/guardian. Children under age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Computer useage is restricted from patrons who are not in good standing as per library policies and procedures.

Printouts are 20 cents per page unless it is being used for a school project. Please notify the front desk if you are going to print.

ALL USERS MUST SIGN THE ACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENT.

Internet computers may only be used for legal purposes. Users must respect the legal protections to data and software provided by copyright and licese law. The internet computer equipment and software must be used as installed.

UNACCEPTABLE USE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

Viewing materials on Internet workstations that would be considered obscene by local community standards.
Deleting, adding to or modifying the installed hardware or software or damaging or altering the configuration of the equipment or software used to access the internet.
Downloading to the harddrive is prohibited without prior approval.
Downloading to the floppy drive is prohibited without prior approval.
Violating copyright or software licenses.
Committing any offense listed in Florida Statute 815 ET SEQ.
User's use of own software without prior approval.
Using the Internet to transmit obscene, threatening or harassing materials, chain letters or unsolicited or junk mail. (SPAM)
Using the Telnet, FTP, ICQ, AOL messenger, Internet Relay Chat or other unauthorized protocols.
Illegal or unethical activities on Internet workstations.
Misrepresenting oneself on the Internet.

This policy applies to all library equipment as appropriate.
Holmes County Public Library will not provide email or usenet accounts.

Holmes County Public Library * 303 North J. Harvey Etheridge Street
Bonifay, Florida 32425 * Phone 850-547-3573 * Fax 850-547-2801
Email: hcpl32425@yahoo.com