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Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
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October 13, 2015
SUBJECT: Library Computer Use Policy
FROM: Susan Madorin, Library Director, and the Library Commission
BUDGET SOURCE/BUDGET IMPACT: $0
RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move for passage of Ordinance 201.5-LY-CMPTR-EXI-S-
1439, An Ordinance Adopting a Revision to the Computer Use Policy for the Oak Brook
Public Library.
Background/History:
This policy forms 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 Current revision details prohibited movement of computers and disconnection
of any computers or components.
Recommendation:
The Library Director recommended and the Library Commission approved these changes at its
September 15, 2015 meeting. Their recommendation to the Village Board of Trustees is that
Ordinance 201.5-LY-CMPTR-EXI-S-1439 be passed.
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ORDINANCE 2015-LY-CMPTR-EX1-S-1439
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 to adopt a Computer
Use Policy ("Policy'l, which Policy was most recently amended by Ordinance 2015-LY-EX1-S-1416; and
WHEREAS, the Library Commission and Library Director have reviewed the Policy and
recommended that it be amended to prohibit patrons from: (i) moving library computers and equipment;
(ii) unplugging computers and equipment; (iii) attaching equipment and devices to the library computers;
and (iv) disconnecting library computers from the network; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village have determined that it will serve
and be in the best interests of the Village and its residents to replace the current Policy with the Policy
attached hereto as Exhibit A;
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: Recitals. The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated into, and made a part
of, this Ordinance as the findings of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak Brook.
Section 2: Amendment to Policy. The Policy is hereby amended with, and replaced by, the
Policy attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Section 3: Conflict. All ordinances, or parts thereof, in conflict with this Ordinance are
hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict.
Section 4: Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or part thereof is held invalid by a
court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and
effect, and shall be interpreted, applied, and enforced so as to achieve, as near as may be, the purpose
and intent of this Ordinance to the greatest extent permitted by applicable law.
Section 5: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, approval, and publication in the manner provided by law.
[SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]
Ordinance 2015-LY-CMPTR-EX1-S-1439
Adopting Revision to the
Library Computer Use Policy
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APPROVED THIS 13th day of October, 2015.
Gopal G. Lalmalani
Village President
PASSED THIS 13th day of October, 2015.
Ayes:
Nays:
Absent:
ATTEST:
Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk
Ordinance 2015-LY-CMPTR-EX1-S-1439
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.
Ordinance 2015-LY-CMPTR-EX1-S-1439
Adopting Revision to the
Library Computer Use Policy
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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.
G. Patrons are prohibited from moving the Library's computer equipment from,and within,the
Library.
H. Patrons are prohibited from disconnecting any Library computer or computer equipment.
I. Patrons are prohibited from connecting or attaching any equipment or devices to the Library's
computers.
J. Patrons are prohibited from disconnecting the Library's computers from the Library's network.
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.
G. Patrons are prohibited from moving the Library's computer equipment from, and within,the
Library.
H. Patrons are prohibited from disconnecting any Library computer or computer equipment.
I. Patrons are prohibited from connecting or attaching any equipment or devices to the Library's
computers.
J. Patrons are prohibited from disconnecting the Library's computers from the Library's network.