[OPLINTECH] Public Computer Copyright Infringment

[Barb Kuhns]

Hi Greg,

Here's what we have done for wireless users at the Main Library:

Welcome to the Dayton Metro Library's wireless network logon page.  To
gain access to the Internet, please check the box signifying agreement
to abide by the following guidelines when using the library's Internet
service.

[ ] I agree                                          [SUBMIT]

*	In consideration of other library users, VIEWING OF SEXUALLY
EXPLICIT SITES IS PROHIBITED BY LIBRARY BOARD POLICY. 
*	Users will respect the privacy of other users, and will refrain
from attempting to view or read material being used by others. 
*	The Library will not be held liable for damages to personal data
and removable media. Despite the Library's attempt to protect users from
viruses, please be advised that complete protection is not possible. 
*	Use of any computer is for LEGAL purposes only. Use of the
workstation for any ILLEGAL purposes including software piracy and
copyright violations is NOT permitted. 
*	Use of any computer in the library for any activity that is
deliberately offensive, or creates an intimidating or hostile
environment is prohibited. 
*	Use of any library computer for unsolicited advertising, chain
letters, spreading of viruses and/or any other practice that interferes
with the use by others is prohibited. 
*	Any efforts to bypass the security of the Library's computer
network, hacking, and/or other misuse of the Library's Internet
computers is prohibited 

COMPLIANCE

Library patrons who fail to abide by the Library's Internet Safety and
Acceptable Use Policy and the above Guidelines are in violation of the
Library's posted Rules of Conduct. Failure to comply with these
guidelines will result in loss of Internet service and in extreme or
repeated cases may result in the loss of other library privileges.

(end)

It pulls in some of the points info from our Guidelines for Use of
Library-Owned Computers

http://www.daytonmetrolibrary.org/InternetPolicyGuidelines.cfm 

Barb

Barb Kuhns
Dayton Metro Library

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From: oplintech-bounces at oplin.org [mailto:oplintech-bounces at oplin.org]
On Behalf Of Greg Syferd
Sent: Monday, June 08, 2009 1:02 PM
To: oplintech at oplin.org
Subject: [OPLINTECH] Public Computer Copyright Infringment

 

All-

 

I am working on our policy regarding downloading of copyrighted material
on our public PCs.  Can you share your policy as well as any
notifications you post for customers re: copyright compliance on your
public PCs?

 

Thanks!


Greg.

 


Greg Syferd
Systems Administration Manager
Columbus Metropolitan Library
(614) 479-3037
gsyferd at columbuslibrary.org <mailto:gsyferd at columbuslibrary.org>  

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