Internet Use Policy
Any individual, age 18 or older, may apply to access the internet after reading and understanding the Internet Use Policy and signing an agreement to follow this policy on the Internet Use Log. Any individual between the ages of 6 and 18 must also have a parent/guardian read and understand the handout "Children on the Internet". The parent/guardian must sign their approval on the child's patron application card or initial approval on the Internet Use Log before the child is allowed to access the internet.
The internet may be accessed for one half hour on a walk in "first come first serve" basis. Users will be required to sign in at the circulation desk and be assigned to a computer station by a member of the library staff. If no one is waiting to use the internet after the half hour is through, the user may request additional time.
Access will be granted at the discretion of the library staff. No more than two users may use a computer at one time.
Users are expected to engage in responsible, ethical use of the internet.

Users are prohibited from using the internet access computer for all of the following:        -no illegal purpose including unauthorized access, software piracy or violation of
copyright laws
-no displaying of text or images which are inappropriate for public viewing -no manipulation of any installed library operating systems, set-ups, or files -no downloading of programs allowed
-no personal storage devices may be used with the library computer -patrons may not store information on the hard drive -no type of behavior or activity that is deemed, by the library staff, to be offensive 01
inappropriate
The Gilman Library is not responsible for services or materials users order on-line. A printer is available for a small fee per page.
Failure to follow this policy, abuse of service or equipment will result in the user being denied further access to the internet access computer. Malicious damage to equipment will result in suspension of all library privileges and possible prosecution or criminal charges. The user will be held responsible for any damage to the equipment caused by misuse.
This policy is subject to change at the discretion of the Gilman Library Trustees Adopted by the Gilman Library Trustees                                                                   February 17.2009