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AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE LIBRARY COMPUTER USE POLICY
PUBLISHED IN PAMPHLET FORM THIS 24th DAY OF November , 2004, BY ORDER OF THE
CORPORATE AUTHORITIES OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, DU PAGE AND COOK COUNTIES,
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ORDINANCE 2004- LY -EX1 -S -1091
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN 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
Amendment to the Computer Use Policy, and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the Village of Oak Brook that the attached 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 The provisions of the preamble hereinabove set forth are hereby adopted as though
fully set forth herein.
Section 2 The 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 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repealed to the extent of the conflict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 23rd day of November, 2004y
Kev Quinlan,
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Ayes.
Nays
Absent
Ordinance 2004-LY-EX1 -S-1 091
Adopting Amendment to the
Library Computer Use Policy, Page 2
PASSED THIS 23rd day of November, 2004.
Trustees Aktipis, Caleel, Korin, Yusuf and Zannis
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Trustee Craig
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ATTEST
Linda K Gonnella, CMC
Village Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
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 sites, 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 lab 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 on all except lobby or database -only stations
• Library computers and electronic resources may be used for legal purposes only
• 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; 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.
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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
Adopted by the Library Commission on November 9, 2004
Adopted by the Village of Oak Brook Board of Trustees on November 23, 2004
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AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE LIBRARY COMPUTER USE POLICY
PUBLISHED IN PAMPHLET FORM BY ORDER OF THE CORPORATE AUTHORITIES OF
THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, DU PAGE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS