South Mississippi Regional Library Computer/Internet Use Agreement and Policy
By Clicking the ACCEPT Button, you are agreeing to the following SMRL
Computer/Internet Policy. Wireless
users who bring their own devices are also agreeing to this Policy when they log
on to SMRL’s network. SMRL complies
with CIPA (Children’s Internet Protection Act).
All Internet connections, whether wired or wireless, are filtered.
However, filters do not and cannot catch all objectionable content.
1.
To use SMRL computers, you must have your own library card.
Residents of Marion and Jefferson Davis counties must apply for a card if
they do not have a current one. One-day guest cards will be issued for
out-of-area visitors.
2.
If there are fines or overdue materials on your library account, you will be
blocked from checking out a computer until the fine is paid and/or the materials
returned.
3.
Computer use on SMRL computers is limited to a maximum 180 minutes (3 hours) per
day. At the Library Staff’s
discretion, priority may be given to students doing homework or online classes.
4.
Users, whether wireless or wired, agree not to engage in any activity that
violates this policy, including but not limited to, viewing pornography (nudity,
sexually explicit content), viewing content harmful to minors, sites promoting
illegal activities, obscenity or engaging in computer fraud. Patrons caught
violating this policy may have their computer privileges revoked and face
criminal penalties. Viewing Child
Pornography is a criminal activity that will be reported to the Police. (See
full policy and Mississippi Code 1972 Annotated 97-5-27, 97-5-29, 97-45-3).
5.
Children 17 and under must have a permission form signed by a parent/legal
guardian to use the computers without the parent/legal guardian present.
Parents/guardians must read the Safe Internet Policy and should educate
their minor children on safe Internet usage, particularly giving out personal
information.
6.
Computer users must not engage in any activity that could harm or disable the
computer, software on the computer, or the security in place. Hacking, changing
settings, altering files, or downloading software is not permitted. Violations
will result in loss of privileges and possible prosecution (see full policy and
MS Code 1972 Annotated 97-45-7).
7.
Users may not save to the hard drive on SMRL computers.
Flash drives and blank CD’s are for sale at the circulation desk.
8.
EnvisionWare will monitor the timed sessions and shut down at the end of the
session. Users may log in again up
to three times per day if no one waiting is for the computer. However, if
directed by a staff member to relinquish the computer, the user must do so.
9.
EnvisionWare also monitors printing and will hold prints in a queue for a period
of time until paid. However, in the
event that any printing generated by the user is printed, the user must pay for
the prints.
10.
Only one person is permitted to sit at a computer, unless permission is granted
by Library Staff. Eating and
drinking are not permitted.
11.
Users are not to engage in any activity that will disturb other computer users.
This includes, but not limited to, playing sound without headphones
(available for sale at the circulation desk), talking on cell phone calls (calls
should be taken outside unless it is necessary to complete an assignment on the
computer), talking to other patrons, etc.
Disturbances of any nature will be dealt with by staff.
Depending on the severity, staff may issue warnings, ask patrons to
leave, or call the police.
12.
Remember that while you are visiting or talking, your minutes on the computer
are ticking down. Don’t waste your time. If you leave a computer to use your
cell phone outside, the staff may close your session and assign the computer to
the next waiting patron.
13. Public computers will automatically shut down 10 minutes before closing.
To print from your own computer please click the printer location below. This service is only available during library business hours. A wireless computer is required and you need to be within range of the library's wireless network. Any print jobs that have not been paid for by the end of today's business will be automatically deleted. If you download this software you are agreeing to the above policy:
Columbia
Prentiss
Bassfield
