NATIONAL LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SYSTEM AUTHORITY (NALIS)

POLICY for Internet use by the Public

Access to the Internet is available to adult and children users throughout the Public Library system in fulfillment of our stated purpose to 'provide for information access and delivery to all facets of society.'

To be able to use this facility, a patron must show valid identification and complete a form, which would help us to monitor the use of this service for future development.

Guidelines

• Use of the Internet is on a first-come first-served basis and is limited to half an hour per session. Staff may use their discretion based on the demand for use at the time and may allow longer periods of use if these computers are free.

• There is no filtering or censorship of the system. NALIS cannot be held responsible for any inappropriate or offensive information displayed.

• The Library Services cannot guarantee that information found through the Internet is accurate, authoritative or factual.

• Our staff has been trained to evaluate Internet sources and can assist you to find accurate sources of information efficiently.

• NALIS assumes no responsibility for any damages, direct or indirect, arising from its connections to the Internet.

• Files may be downloaded to diskettes purchased at the Service Point

• Printing from the Internet is available to the Public at charges to be determined periodically.

• The display of pornographic material is prohibited.

Child safety on the Internet

While the Library staff will monitor the display on the screens in the children's library, parents or guardians are responsible for the Internet information selected and/or accessed by their children.

Parents are encouraged to discuss the use of the Internet in relation to family values and boundaries and to monitor their children's use of the Internet.