S-908 - 07/28/1998 - LIBRARY - Ordinances ORDINANCE 98-LY-E1-S-908
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A POLICY FOR USE OF
PUBLIC ACCESS COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONICALLY-DELIVERED INFORMATION
FOR THE OAK BROOK FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
WHEREAS, in an endeavor to fulfill its mission, the Oak Brook Public Library seeks to develop
quality collections, resources and services designed to meet local needs including access to the
electronic libraries in the delivery of quality services for its patrons; and
WHEREAS, the Oak Brook Public Library provides personal computers which have access to
electronically-delivered information generated through the Internet, on-line subscription services, CD-
ROMs and Library catalogs; and
WHEREAS, one of the chief recommendations contained in Serving our Public is that library
governing boards adopt and periodically review their written policies for the operation of their libraries;
and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the Village of Oak Brook that the attached Policy For Use
Of Public Access Computers And Electronically-Delivered Information For The Oak Brook Free Public
Library be 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: That the provisions of the preamble hereinabove set forth are hereby adopted as
though fully set forth herein.
Section 2: That the Policy For Use Of Public Access Computers And Electronically-Delivered
Information For The Oak Brook Free Public Library, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated
herein as Exhibit A, is hereby approved and adopted in its entirety.
Section 3: That the Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish this ordinance in
pamphlet form in the manner provided by law.
Section 4: That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after passage and
approval pursuant to law.
Section 5: That all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be
and the same are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
PASSED THIS 28th day of July, 1998.
Ayes: Trustees Caleel, Kenny, McInerney and Shumate
Nays: Trustee Savino
Absent: Trustee Bartecki
Abstain: None
Ordinance 98-LY-E1-S-908
Adopting a Policy For Use of Public
Access Computers and Electronically-
delivered Information, Page 2
APPROVED THIS 28th day of July, 1998.
(.r Village President
ATTEST'.
Approved as to Form:
Wm (.,t-
Village Attorney
Published 7/29/98 Pamphlet Form
Date Paper
Not Published
EXHIBIT A
Policy for Use of Public Access Computers
and Electronically-delivered Information
Mission
In endeavoring to fulfill its mission, the Oak Brook Public Library seeks to develop
quality collections, resources and services designed to meet local needs including
access to the electronic information which is deliverable through the Internet and other
publicly accessible information systems.
Definition of Electronically-delivered Information
OBPL provides personal computers which have access to electronically-delivered
information generated through the Internet, online subscription services, CD-ROMs and
Library catalogs.
Use of Computers and Electronic Resources
The use of Library equipment and all electronic resources shall be in accord with
procedures established by the Library Director.
Each person must complete the OBPL user form prior to first use of equipment. Users
under 18 years of age are required to have a parent/legal guardian sign the user form in
person in the Library.
Library computers and electronic resources may be used for legal purposes only.
Users may not upload anything onto Library equipment.
Use of personal software is not permitted.
Users may not alter or attach equipment to the Library's hardware.
No files may be saved on Library computers.
Unacceptable uses include, but are not limited to: harassment of other users; libeling or
slandering of other users; destruction of or damage to equipment, software, or data
belonging to the Library or other users; disruption or unauthorized monitoring of
electronic communications; or unauthorized copying of copyright-protected material.
Internet Disclaimer
As an unregulated medium, the Internet differs from the Library's collection in that it is
not organized, cataloged, or evaluated by the Library staff. The Library has no control of
the Internet and its resources and assumes no responsibility for the quality, accuracy, or
currency of any Internet information.
OBPL assumes no responsibility for any damages, direct or indirect, arising from use of
its Internet services. It is the responsibility of the Library user to check all computer files
and software retrieved via the Internet for viruses before loading them onto his or her
personal computer system.
OBPL does not monitor and has no control over information accessed through the
Internet and cannot be held responsible for its content. As with other Library materials,
restriction of a child's access to the Internet is the responsibility of the parent/legal
guardian.
E-mail
The Library does not offer electronic mail accounts.
Review of Policy
This policy shall be reviewed biennially.