S-1023 - 09/24/2002 - LIBRARY - OrdinancesORDINANCE 2002- LY- EX1 -S- 1023
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE FIRST COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENT
TO THE LIBRARY COMPUTER USE POLICY
WHEREAS, on July 28, 1998, the Village Board passed an 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", and
WHEREAS, because the use of computers and the internet at the library has increased markedly
since the passage of this ordinance, the Library Commission and Library Director have reviewed and
revised this policy, and
WHEREAS, the Library Commission and Library Director have approved a revised policy
regarding the use of computers in the library, which is attached hereto as Exhibit A, and
WHEREAS, the Library Commission has recommended that the Village Board adopt the attached
Comprehensive Amendment to the Computer Use Policy, and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the Village of Oak Brook that the attached First
Comprehensive Amendment to the Computer Use Policy 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 First Comprehensive Amendment to the Computer Use Policy, a copy of
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A, is hereby approved and adopted in its
entirety and supersedes all prior editions of the Library's computer use policy, including the policy
adopted on July 28, 1998 by Ordinance S -908
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and the same are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict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 24th day of Sel2tember , 2002
Ayes Trustees Aktipis, Caleel, Craig, Korin, Miologos and Savino
Nays
None
Absent None
Abstain None
APPROVED THIS 24thday of September , 2002
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Oak Brook Public Library
Computer Use Policy
Purpose
To aid the Library in fulfilling its mission to provide electronic resources which will help
users of the Library obtain information and reading material to meet their educational
and recreational needs.
Use of Computers and Electronic Resources
• The use of Library equipment and all electronic resources shall be in accordance
with procedures established by the Library Director The use of electronic resources
is permitted in accordance with license agreements binding the Oak Brook Public
Library (OBPL).
• Users are requested to be sensitive to others and understand that some saes,
though not illegal, may cause discomfort to others. As the Library is a public
building, sensitivity and civility to others is appreciated.
• 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
• Each person is required to display his /her OBPL photo ID in the pocket provided on
the monitor throughout a computer use session.
• 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.
• Only authorized Library owned equipment may be attached to computer equipment.
• No files or bookmarks may be saved on Library computers.
• Unacceptable uses include, but are not limited to harassment of other users;
solicitation; libeling or slandering of others; using chat rooms or multiple user
activities; 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.
Disciplinary Actions
• Suspected infractions of State of Illinois or Federal law will be referred to the Oak
Brook Police Department for investigation.
• Noncompliance with this Computer Use Policy will result in termination of the user
session. The user's computer use privileges will be suspended for the remainder of
the day. A disciplinary report will be completed and filed with the Library Director.
• A second incident of non - compliance will result in an immediate 30 day suspension
of computer use privileges. The action will be recorded on a disciplinary report filed
with the Library Director.
• A third incident of non - compliance will result in an immediate 90 day suspension of
computer use privileges. Subsequent incidents will be dealt with individually and
may result in revocation of computer use privileges
Appeal Process
A user may appeal an incident of non - compliance to the Library Director who will review
the incident and make a decision.
An appeal of a suspension must be made in writing no more than 14 days after the
suspension is received The Library Director will review the request and determine
whether the incident warrants the suspension. The decision of the Library Director is
final.
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 assumes no
responsibility for the quality, accuracy, or currency of any Internet information.
OBPL provides computers with limited Internet access in the Youth Services area.
Limited Internet access may not block all material that users might find offensive.
Parents may wish to supervise their children's Internet sessions. Children under the age
of six (6) are not permitted to access the Internet unless their parent/legal guardian sits
at the workstation and supervises throughout the session
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.
E -mail
The Library does not offer electronic mail accounts.
Review of Policy
This policy shall be reviewed biennially