Internet Use Policy in Kidspace
(Windsor Library's Children's Department)

The Kidspace Internet computers are provided primarily as a homework and research tool. First time Internet users must read and accept the Internet use policy.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to read Child Safety on the Information Highway, jointly produced by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Interactive Services Association. A copy of this brochure is available at the Kidspace Desk. Parents and guardians of children under 18 years are responsible for their children's use of the Internet and are strongly advised to supervise their children's Internet sessions. Children under grade 3 must have an adult with them while using the Internet. The Windsor Public Library is not able to monitor or control the content of material available through the Internet.

All patrons accessing the Internet computers are expected to have a working knowledge of computer operations.

Users may not install or download software programs onto the Library computer's hard drive. To download information, users may provide their own formatted discs or purchase them at the Children's Desk. Files downloaded from the Internet can contain viruses. The library will in no way be responsible for any materials or information downloaded from the Internet.

Users may not access pornographic materials, enter chat rooms, do social networking or instant messaging.

Users shall not attempt to violate the computer security systems or attempt to access the hard drive, other files, networks, or computer systems of the Library.

The Library reserves the right to interrupt patrons if access is required due to Library business purposes, periodic maintenance, or technical difficulties.

Internet security is technically difficult to achieve, and electronic communications and files could become public. The Library will not be responsible for loss or damage resulting to a user from such a breach of privacy or confidentiality. All users who release their personal information, including personal identifying information, credit card or bank account numbers, etc. do so at their own risk.

Not all sources on the Internet provide information that is accurate, complete, current, or legal. The Windsor Public Library staff is unable to monitor or control the content of materials on the Internet, which change rapidly and unpredictably.

Any user who is found to have violated this policy may be subject to having his or her computer and library privileges suspended or revoked. All users shall be required to compensate the Library or others for any and all damage caused by the violation of this policy.

Approved by Library Advisory Board 9/06