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Network and Computer Usage POLICY |
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All
Member Libraries of the Butler
County Federated Library System have
computers available for public use.
All of them have high speed access
to the internet. Additionally, all
have Microsoft Office applications
which include Word, Excel, Access,
PowerPoint and Publisher. |
Please read this policy
thoroughly, as your computer
privileges can be suspended
if you do not abide by the
following: |
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Cybrarian
Policy
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You must have a valid library
card with the Butler County
Federated Library System (BCFLS)
unless you are from outside
Butler County.
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Out of
town users
MUST show ID and will be
issued a guest card.
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The start up screen on the
computers will ask for your
library barcode (found on the
back of your library card).
Check the box on the screen to
see the numbers as you type.
Type your barcode without any
spaces between numbers.
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In order to print, you must have
money on the card to cover the
cost of the pages you will be
printing. Any amount of money
can be added at any time at the
Reference Desk. After choosing
to print a document, Cybrarian
will show you how much is being
deducted from your card and how
much money is left on the card.
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If you lose your library card
and still had money on it,
please visit the Reference Staff
before applying for a new card.
If not, we will not be able to
determine the amount of money
remaining on your library card.
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Your library card will allow you
access to any of the computers
in BCFLS. However, money added
to your card at one library will
not be accessible from another
library.
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AT THE END OF YOUR SESSION, it
is very important that you LOG
OUT. We are not responsible for
money or time you lose if you
forget to log out.
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General Policies - May vary by
location,
check with
your location
for detailed policy information. |
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This policy covers the use of
the computers with Internet and
word processing access, which
are available for public use.
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Computer sessions are limited to
90 minutes. If there is no one
waiting in the schedule to use
the computer, an automatic
extension will be given for up
to 30 minutes. A maximum of 150
minutes per day will be issued
to all patrons. If you need to
be online uninterrupted for more
than 90 minutes, please see
staff. We do have one computer
available for test taking,
online applications and special
projects, which must be reserved
in advance.
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The use of
all computers will conclude 10
minutes prior to the closing of
the Library.
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Patrons are not
permitted to run their own
software or install any
software on any computer.
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Patrons may not change settings
that impact usage of the
computers for others. Leaving
the computer in an unusable
state is grounds for suspension
of privileges.
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Library
staff is available to provide
you with a brief orientation to
the computers and Cybrarian use:
however, due to limited staff
time, we cannot walk you
through your project!
Patrons are expected to be
familiar with Windows, basic
Microsoft application knowledge,
basic typing skills and basic
internet skills.
Library staff is neither
available nor able to provide
you with assistance in these
areas.
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The Library reserves the right
to cancel or interrupt use of
the computers at any time.
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Patron confidentiality will be
protected to the best of our
ability.
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Patrons under 12 years of age
must be accompanied by a parent
or legal guardian while using
the computers.
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Patrons may access material save
to a diskette. Patrons are only
permitted to download or upload
files to the internet or to a
diskette.
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Patrons are responsible for the
material downloaded or uploaded.
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While you may access your
electronic mail through a third
party system, our computers are
not able to receive your mail
directly.
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Anyone under the age of 18 is
not permitted to access sites
which contain or make reference
to explicit sexual materials as
defined in 18PA C.S. 5903
(relating to obscene and other
sexual materials and
performances).
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As ruled by the Supreme Court,
all of our public access
computers have an internet
filter which will block material
designated for patrons over the
age of 18. Filters may be
disabled for patrons over 18 by
Library staff. Adult X-rated
material is currently NOT
ALLOWED due to the fact that we
cannot prevent minors from
viewing the material on all
computer screens.
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Printing Charges for
Internet and Word Processing |
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Agreement |
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All computer users agree
to follow all regulations stated
in this policy. All users agree
to take proper care of equipment
and to pay any applicable
replacement costs of equipment
that has been damaged due to
their carelessness or negligence
in reporting malfunctions to
Library staff. Failure to abide
by this policy may result in
suspension of future computer
privileges.
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