The library views access to the internet as a privilege that
has accompanying rules. The following are rules of conduct for using
the internet in the South Hadley Public Library:
A. Internet computers will not be used for any illegal activity.
B. Users will not violate MGL c. 272, § 31, the Harmful to
Minors Statute, which prohibits dissemination of material which is
harmful to minors or which is obscene; or dissemination or possession
of child pornography.
C. Disclosing, using, or disseminating personal identity information
about minors is prohibited.
D. Users will respect copyright laws and licensing agreements.
E. Installation, downloading, or modification of software is prohibited.
F. Downloading to the library computer's hard drives is prohibited.
G. Alteration or destruction of library computers, data or attached
equipment in any way is prohibited.
H. Users will not attempt to access restricted files or networks.
I. Users will not attempt to disrupt library computers or networks in
any way.
J. Users will respect the privacy of others.
K. Users will not engage in libelous or slanderous activities or send
threatening, harassing or defamatory materials or messages.
L. Inappropriate or disruptive behavior in the library or on its grounds
will not be tolerated.
The South Hadley Public Library does not offer e-mail accounts
to patrons but existing e-mail accounts such as those through Hot
Mail or Yahoo! can be accessed through the library's internet
computers. The library does not accept responsibility for the privacy
of cached (temporarily stored) messages left after a patron is finished
using the internet.
For printing, each page costs $0.10. Prompt payment is requested.
The library reserves the right to alter the price structure at any
time.
Library staff is authorized to take prompt and appropriate action
to enforce the rules of conduct and/or to prohibit the use of the
internet by patrons who fail to comply with the internet acceptable
use policy as stated or implied herein. Misuse of the computer or
internet access as described above will result in the loss of computer
privileges for up to 30 days. Subsequent violations may result in
a permanent ban from internet access. Appeals for reinstatement must
be made in writing to the Library Director, who shall have 45 days
to respond.
The South Hadley Public Library, including the Trustees and
the staff, and the Town of South Hadley are not liable for any negative
consequences that may result from using the South Hadley Public Library's
computer terminals. The above assume no responsibility and are not
liable for any direct or indirect damages arising from the use of
information found on the internet, or any communications sent through
the library's computers. Patrons use the library's computers
and the internet at their own risk.