Glen Ellyn Public Library is committed to providing technology that meets visitor expectations in delivering its primary mission .
Scope
The library’s highest priority is to support and maintain the library website, the online catalog, and access to digital resources and software available on its computers.
In fulfilling its primary mission, Glen Ellyn Public Library provides free wireless internet access inside the library building and in the library parking lot. The library cannot guarantee visitor satisfaction with sites not related to its primary mission.
Glen Ellyn Public Library complies with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA). Subject to staff supervision, technology protection measures may be disabled for adults upon proof of age or, in the case of minors, minimized only for bona fide research or other lawful purposes.
Visitor Responsibilities
Visitors are responsible for configuring their own wireless equipment.
Acceptable Use
- Library internet and equipment may not be used for illegal purposes or to display graphics which may be reasonably construed as obscene.
- Users of the public computers and equipment are responsible for their own choices.
Parents and guardians are responsible for the use of these resources by children. - Users of the public computers and equipment shall not: misrepresent themselves as another person; attempt to modify or gain access to files, passwords, or data belonging to others; seek unauthorized access to any computer system; damage or alter software components of any network or database; upload information to a library computer’s hard drive or equipment without authorization by staff; or modify any library screens or programs.
- The sending of any information, including name, address, and credit card numbers, via the internet is at the sole risk of the user. The library accepts no responsibility for unauthorized access or modification of accounts or materials accessed through the library’s equipment or networks.
- Use of a public computer is on a first-come basis.
- The copyright law of the United States (Title 17 U.S. Code) governs the reproduction of copyrighted material. The user of the public equipment is liable for any infringement.
- Users may bring their own storage devices and media for the purposes of uploading, downloading or storing data. Documents saved to library computers’ hard drives are erased on a regular basis. The library is not responsible for damage to visitor-supplied storage devices or computers, or for any loss of data, damage, or liability that may occur from use of the library’s equipment.
- The library reserves the right to end a session at any time.
- Library staff assistance with equipment and technology is available as staff time permits.
- Misuse of the library’s computers and/or equipment may result in loss of library privileges.
- Technology available in the makerspace is also subject to Makerspace Policy .