[OPLINLIST] IM Policies

[Stephen Hedges]

One resource that might be useful is the State of Ohio's IT policy on "Use
of Internet, E-mail and Other IT Resources."  You can find it at:
http://oit.ohio.gov/IGD/policy/pdfs_policy/ITPE.8.pdf  (You'll want to
look at section 5.3 for "Participation in Online Communities.")

It's much longer and more detailed than most libraries would need, but you
might dig out some helpful ideas.

Stephen Hedges

On Mon, July 24, 2006 10:46 am, Susan Hill wrote:
> Greetings all:
> We are in the process of reviewing/revising our Internet Use Policy. One
> component absent that we want to add is the criteria for using Instant
> Messaging and chat. I would appreciate seeing samples of other library
> policies that include criteria/policies/procedures for patrons to follow
> when accessing IM and chat on library computers.
>     ALSO, we are looking at providing free wireless for patrons, so any
> existing policies addressing accessing the Internet in the building on
> patron-owned computers would be helpful. I have already reviewed
> policies posted at the State Library of Ohio website. If your policies
> are online, please send me the URLs, otherwise you can copy and paste
> the pertinent info in an e-mail or fax or send via hard copy. Thank
> you so much in advance for your help.
> Take care,
> Susan
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> Paulding County Carnegie Library
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