S-1379 - 10/08/2013 - LIBRARY - Ordinances Exhibits Ordinance 2010-LY-CMPTR-EX1-S-1379
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 nonresidents to purchase a Computer Use Card.
F. Guest computers are available in the Lobby for individuals who choose not to purchase a
Computer Use Card.