Adopted 2-1998
Revised 1-13-2000; 3-9-2000; 10-11-2001;
6-13-2002; 12-9-2003; 2-14-2006

1. NCPL has no control over content since the Internet is an unregulated global electronic network. The Internet and its available resources potentially contain material of a controversial, offensive or inaccurate nature. NCPL is not responsible for the availability, accuracy or content of any accessed information.

2. Minors (who have not reached 18 years of age) may use the filtered Internet computers. Minors may use unfiltered Internet stations only if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times, or if a parent or guardian has completed the Minor's Internet Use Form. The parent or guardian must complete the form in front of library staff. Parents/guardians concerned with their child’s access to the Internet should accompany their child to the library to ensure their parental right to censor information is enforced. NCPL assumes no responsibility for children’s use of library computers and the Internet.

3. All Internet workstation users must follow the check-in procedure. Violations will result in the loss of privileges.

4. No expectation of privacy is guaranteed for users of NCPL Internet stations.

5. Internet users are expected to respect the needs of other library patrons. If Internet users disrupt other library services, or their behavior is inappropriate for a library setting, the library reserves the right to end the session.

6. The hard drive is not available for saving files. Files or documents may be saved to an individual's own storage device. Downloading is done at the user's risk and the library takes no responsibility for any loss of data incurred.

7. Users will not use Internet workstations to:
• Violate copyright or software laws;
• Violate or attempt to breach the security of any computer system;
• Engage in any illegal activities;
• Harass others, either at NCPL or over the Internet;
• Alter, remove, or damage configurations, software or hardware of library computers or any other system.