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AGENDA ITEM
Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
of
February 10, 2015
SUBJECT: Library Computer Use Policy
FROM: Susan Madorin, Library Director, and the Library Commission $1144
BUDGET SOURCE/BUDGET IMPACT: $0
RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move for passage of Ordinance 2015-LY-CMPTR-EX1-S-
1416, An Ordinance Adopting a Revision to the Computer Use Policy for the Oak Brook
Public Library,
Background/History:
This policy is the basis for the computer operation and services offered by the Oak Brook Public
Library. It is reviewed and/or revised as needed by the Library Director and the Library
Commission. This revision allows the Library to conform to a standardization of practices among
MAGIC Libraries regarding access to computers. It allows for easier access for patrons from
other Libraries.
Recommendation:
The Library Commission and the Director of the Library recommend that Ordinance 2015-LY-
CMPTR-EX1-S-1416 be passed.
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ORDINANCE 2015-LY-CMPTR-EX1-S-1416
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A REVISION TO THE
COMPUTER USE POLICY FOR THE OAK BROOK PUBLIC LIBRARY
WHEREAS, on July 28, 1998, the Village Board passed Ordinance S-908 entitled, "An Ordinance
Adopting a Policy for Use of Public Access Computers and Electronically Delivered Information for the
Oak Brook Free Public Library", which same was last amended with the passage of Ordinance 2013-LY-
EX1-S-1379 on October 8, 2013; and
WHEREAS, the Library Commission and Library Director have reviewed the Computer Use
Policy (Policy) regarding the use of computers in the library, which is attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the Library Commission has approved the attached Policy, and has recommended
that it be revised with regard to installation of a computer print management system and setting of
conditions for access and possible limitations of service by the Village President and Board of Trustees;
and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the Village of Oak Brook that the attached Policy be
revised and adopted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, DU PAGE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS as follows:
Section 1: The provisions of the preamble hereinabove set forth are hereby adopted as though
fully set forth herein.
Section 2: The Computer Use Policy, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein
as Exhibit A, is hereby approved and re-adopted in its entirety.
Section 3: The Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish this ordinance in
pamphlet form in the manner provided by law.
Section 4: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed to the extent of the conflict.
Section 5: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval
and publication as required by law.
APPROVED THIS 10th day of February, 2015.
Gopal G. Lalmalani
Village President
PASSED THIS 10th day of February, 2015.
Ayes:
Nays:
Absent:
Ordinance 2015-LY-CMPTR-EX1-S-1416
Adopting Revision to the
Library Computer Use Policy
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ATTEST:
Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk
Ordinance 2015-LY-CMPTR-EX1-S-1416
Adopting Revision to the
Library Computer Use Policy
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EXHIBIT A
THE OAK BROOK PUBLIC LIBRARY
COMPUTER USE POLICY
I. Purpose
The Oak Brook Public Library provides access to computers and the Internet as a source of information to
meet its patrons' educational and recreational needs. This policy sets the conditions under which patrons
may use the Library's public access computers.
II. Goal
Oak Brook Public Library's goal is to provide computers with high speed access to the Internet.
III. Provisions
A. The use of electronic resources is permitted in accordance with license agreements binding the
Library.
B. The Library does not monitor and has no control over information on the Internet. It makes no
guarantees, either expressed or implied, with respect to the quality of the content of information
available on the Internet since it is an unregulated information network.
C. Information and images found on the Internet may be inappropriate or offensive to some
individuals. The Library reserves the right to require individuals to discontinue the display of
information and images that disrupt the orderly operation of the Library.
D. The Library assumes no responsibility for any damages, direct or indirect, arising from its
connections to the Internet.
E. The Library reserves the right to filter Internet access in accordance with recommendations from
the Village Administration, the Village of Oak Brook Board of Trustees and the Oak Brook Library
Commission.
IV. Access
A. The Oak Brook Public Library provides its patrons with access to the Internet via public
computers and its wireless network.
B. Patrons using the Internet must agree to the conditions of the online Internet User Agreement
each time they access the Internet from the Library's public computers or wireless network.
C. Parents or legal guardians, not Library staff, are solely responsible for deciding which Internet
resources are appropriate for their children.
D. The Library subscribes to a public computer use and print management system.
E. Use of the public computers requires one of the following: 1) a current Oak Brook Library Card; 2)
a registered card from another library; 3) a purchased Computer Use Card; or 4) a guest pass
which is good for one hour. Guest passes can be extended for additional time for a $1 fee.
F. Guest computers are available in the Lobby for any visitor; however, no printing is available from
these computers.