The Henry County Library

Internet Access Guidelines

Welcome to the Henry County Library's Internet Access. To maximize availability to this resource, and to insure fair accessibility for all, please follow these Internet Access Guidelines, which include our Internet policies, rules, and procedures.

Parents, we suggest you read Child Safety on the Information Highway, Teen Safety on the Information Highway or the The Librarian's Guide to Great Websites for Kids if you are concerned about your children gaining access to information that you do not approve of.

Printing The Internet capable computers print over the network to printers located in the File Room adjacent to the Reference Desk (Main Branch) or at the Circulation Desk (Lenora Blackmore Branch). For details of how this works see the Printer Page

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[Top of Page] [Quick Links To The Internet] [Internet Access Policy]
[Printing from Internet Computers] [Staff Assistance] [Guidelines for Use of the EMR]

The Henry County Library does not monitor and has no control over the information accessed through the Internet and cannot be held responsible for its content. The Internet is a global entity with a highly diverse user population and it is your responsibility to use this resource wisely.

All Internet resources accessible through the Library are provided equally to all library users. Parents or guardians, not the Library or its staff, are responsible for the Internet information selected and/or accessed by their children. Parents -- and only parents -- may restrict their children -- and only their children -- from access to Internet resources accessible through the Library. Parents are advised to supervise their children's Internet sessions.

To be more specific:

• The Henry County Library does not censor your access to materials or protect you from information you find offensive. There is explicit material and other information resources which you may personally find controversial or inappropriate.
• Not all sources on the Internet provide accurate, complete, or current information. You need to be a good information consumer, questioning the validity of the information you find.
• Although we use a virus-checker, this will not completely protect you from the chance of getting a virus. Software downloaded from the Internet may contain a virus and you need to have virus-checking software on your home computer. The Henry County Library is not responsible for damage to a patron's disk or computer, or for any loss of data, damage, or liability that may occur from patron use of the library's computers.
• You may not be able to always go to the places on the Internet you want to visit. There are many reasons, among them:
  • There are too many Internet visitors and the host computer has closed or limited access from the "outside world".
  • The database or resource is licensed to a particular institution, in which case you would need to be affiliated with the institution in order to get access.
  • The site requires specialized software which is not available on the library's computers.
  • The host computer has changed its address or has closed down.
  • The host computer may be "off the net" due to technical difficulties or to carry out periodic maintenance.
  • The Library's Internet connection may be temporarily inoperable due to technical difficulties.

Have fun exploring the Internet but please remember that many times you will find the specific information you need right here . . . in our books, periodicals, and other materials.

The library can not and does not provide EMail addresses. Free EMail is available from a number of providers online, including Windows Live, Yahoo! Mail, AOL Mail, GMail from Google, Mail.com, Juno and many others - visit the Free Email Providers Guide to view a much bigger list. The patron is responsible for signing up for an account and for receiving or sending E-Mails; library staff can not do this for you.

1. How to Start
   • The Computers are available from 15 minutes after the library opens until 15 minutes before the library closes.
   • Sign the Electronic Media Resources Agreement at the Reference Desk (Main Branch) or Circulation Desk (Lenora Blackmore Branch)
   • Show a current, active Henry County Library Card issued in your name to a staff person in order to use any equipment. (Each Person using the machine must show their library card.)
   • Residents of Henry County who do not already have a Library Card may sign up for one at no cost at the Circulation Desk by presenting a picture I.D. and proof of residence in Henry County.
   • Non-residents may obtain a Card on payment of the Out of District User Fee of $15.00 per year, and presentation of picture I.D.
   • A Guest Card is available for one-time visitors for $1.00 and presentation of a picture I.D.
   • A parent or guardian may have their children's library card set up as "Not Authorized for Internet Access." If this is done that child may only use the internet machines if accompanied by a parent or guardian on that machine.
   • Children who have not completed fifth grade must be accompanied by an parent or guardian when using a computer. The parent or guardian must be signed into the same machine the child is using.
   • Only two people will be allowed at any one machine unless a parent is accompanying two children.
   • Only one sign-in to the Internet computers is allowed per day.
   • Equipment is available on a "first come, first served" basis.
   • At the Main Branch the "30-Minute" machine is available for a maximum of 30 minutes, and the other Internet machines are available for two (2) hours.
   • At the Lenora Blackmore Branch all machines are available for one (1) hour.
   • You must remain on the machine you were initially assigned.
2. The Rules
   • The user agrees to take proper care of all hardware, software, documentation and all other equipment that are the property of the Henry County Library.
   • At no time will the user change the software settings, Windows setups, move or delete icons, etc.
   • When there is any fault with any equipment or materials, the user will immediately report any difficulty or problem to a staff member.
   • The user agrees to observe all copyright laws.
   • Users agree not to duplicate any computer software or documentation provided by the Library that is not public domain.
   • Using the Henry County Library computers to violate federal law is prohibited.
   • The Henry County Library makes no guarantees, either expressly or implied, with respect to any hardware or software, their quality, performance, or fitness for any particular purpose. The ENTIRE risk as to the quality and performance of computer equipment, software or documentation is with the user. In no event shall the Henry County Library be liable for actual, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of any equipment or software.
   • Users are not permitted to install software programs on the Library computers. You may only use the software applications provided by the Henry County Library.
   • Users shall assume the full responsibility of learning to use the computers and software on their own.
   • Users are responsible for ALL pages printed. Black and white printouts are 10¢ a page, color printouts are 25¢ a page.
   • Diskettes for storing data are available from the Friends of the Library and may be purchased at the reference desk (Main Branch only). Any data lost because of faulty disks, software or equipment is not the responsibility of the Henry County Library. No personal files may be saved on the library's equipment.
   • Removal of the security screens will cause your computer privileges to be suspended.
   • User's failure to observe any part of the above agreement may result in a suspension of the user's right to use the Electronic Media room. Other usual and ordinary library sanctions may also apply.
3. The Microfilm/fiche equipment (Main Branch only):
   • The user agrees to rewind all microfilm to the beginning and to place it in the return box.
   • There will be a charge of 10 cents per sheet for ALL copies made.
   • Microfiche is to be returned to the designated box.
   • There is a two (2) hour limit on use if others are waiting.

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