1. The Internet is a global network
of interconnected computers with no central authority overseeing
it 's contents. Therefore, the East Hampton Library is not responsible
for the content, reliability, accuracy and timeliness of information
found on the Internet.
2. The Library expects that the
service will be used for legitimate educational or information
needs and that the Users will refrain from displaying obscene
materials. SuffolkWeb does not provide access to "Chat Rooms."
3. Children's and Young Adult's access to the Internet is the
responsibility of the parent, legal guardian or care giver. Therefore,
a parent or legal guardian's signature is required before Users
under the age of 18 are permitted access to the Internet. The
East Hampton Library cannot act as a censor nor substitute parent.
It is the responsibility of the parent to provide oversight to
ensure their children's use of the Internet in an appropriate
and safe manner, including the proper use of expensive equipment.
4. Users may access E-mail through
the SuffolkNet mail server or through world wide web services
such as hotmail and Yahoo mail. Resident Card Holders can apply
for SuffolkNet accounts free of charge from the Suffolk Cooperative
Library System. Users will not be able to access E- mail through
other mail servers such as AOL, Compuserve, Microsoft Network
etc.
5. All printing will cost 10 cents
per page and paper must be purchased from the library. If you
bring your own paper for printing it must be approved by the staff
and there will still be a charge of 10 cents per page. (This helps
cover the cost of ink used in printing). Violations of this rule
may result in termination of access to computers!
6. Registration and time limits
may be required based on public use and demand.
7. In-Library Users will not use
the Internet to conduct any business or commercial activity for
financial gain, or to solicit any activity which is in violation
of the law or the East Hampton Library Policy.
8. Downloading any material to
the computers hard drive is Prohibited. Users must purchase virus-free
disks from the circulation desk for downloading. Downloading of
materials is the responsibility of the User and should comply
with the United States Copyright law and all other applicable
laws.
9. The Internet workstations will
use www.easthamptonlibrary.org as its homepage. Patrons will be
able to view the World Wide Web with a graphical browser i.e..
Netscape or Internet Explorer.
10. The staff of the East Hampton
Library is not responsible or required to provide training on
the use of computers or the Internet.
