Internet Usage Rules

Crandall Public Library allows free and open access to all sources of information in the Library. The Internet is a valuable source of information, which allows The Library to offer resources not currently available in print and non-print collections. The library has no control over the quality or accuracy of information found on the Internet. Customers are warned that use of the Internet is at their own discretion.

In offering the Internet to our customers, the Library shall be in compliance with the provisions of the Children’s Internet Protection Policy Act (CIPA) and the Neighborhood Children’s Internet Protection Policy Act (NCIPA). The Library shall provide technology protection on its computers to the extent practical to block access by minors to inappropriate material and visual images on the Internet that are “obscene,” “child pornography,” or “harmful to minors.” Access to computers at The Library will be through the use of filtering software. Library customers should know that the Library’s ability to block access to the materials and visual depiction outlined above is dependent upon the limits of the filtering software. Library staff can remove the filtering upon request by adult patrons, age 17 and above, to provide access to “bona fide research and other lawful purposes.”

The Library does not assume responsibility for sites viewed by children that are not successfully blocked by filtering software. Parents and legal guardians are strongly advised that filtering software is not a guarantee that children will not see material that parents and legal guardians will find objectionable. It is the ultimate responsibility of parents and legal guardians to limit use of and monitor the use of Library resources for their children, including the Internet. Parents may prohibit their children’s use of the Internet at The Library by written request.

If you are not a permanent resident or owner of real property in the SALS/MVLS service area you must pay a fee to use the Internet.

One-time use of the Internet is available for a $5.00 fee. Identification is required.

Temporary residents who are not owners of real property who wish to use the Internet will be issued a library card by completing an application form. An Internet usage fee of $25.00 will be charged. It is non-refundable. At time of application, proof of address and identification is required.

Approved, Board of Trustees 4-21-04

Patrons in good standing may access the Internet Computers.
Patrons are requires to sign up in person for the next available Internet computer for a maximum of one hour per day on a first come, first served basis.
Patrons who come late will forgeit the unused portion of their time. Customers more then 10 minutes late will forgeit their time slot.
Due to space limitations, only two people may use one workstation at any given time.
The Reference staff has limited time to proviide instruction to the public in use of the Internet on a daily basis. Classes are being help regularly to instruct patron in teh use of the Inernet at no charge.
The Library may restrict or terminate use of the Internet or library computers if patrons are being disruptive, this includes viewing materials that may be objectionable in a public library setting.
The Internet or the library's comptuers and the library may not be used for any purpose, which violates, local, state and/or federal laws. Unlawful use could result in the library taking legal action and the revocation of any Internet privileges.
Before patrons leave terminals, they are requested to log off their session.
Please sign-up at the Reference Desk to reserve and use library Internet or word processing computers. Have your library card ready. There is a one-time and one-hour per day limit. The "Express" stations are limited to a one time 15 minute period.
Please be courteous and leave the computer station when your session is done.
No eating or drinking at the computer stations.
Each station is limited to two persons (our library space is limited).
Respect others around you who need quiet to study and limit your verbal conversations.
We respect your privacy and have installed privacy screens on monitors. Which are delicate and expensive. Do not remove them.
If you are having any difficulty with the computer, please inform our library staff.
Staff is available to help with software and browser questions.
Please remember this is a public library and the computers are on a public monitored network.
Exit/close your Internet Explorer session or other applications and return to the computer "desktop" prior to leaving.

Wireless access is provided as a public service free of charge on an “as is” basis with no guarantee and no warranty; nor is the making of a connection guaranteed.
At its sole discretion, the Crandall Public Library Board of Trustees may terminate this public service at anytime without prior notice.
Information passing through Crandall Public Library’s wireless access is not secured and could be monitored, captured, or altered by others.
It is the user’s sole responsibility to protect his or her information from all risks associated with using the Internet, including any damage, loss, or theft that may occur as a result of use of Crandall Public Library wireless access.
Library staff is not able to provide technical assistance and assumes no responsibility for laptop configurations, security or changes to data files resulting from connection to the Library’s network.
In using this free Internet access, the user agrees to hereby release, indemnify, and hold harmless, the Crandall Public Library District, its officers and employees, and any affiliate, from any damage that may result in the user’s use of this wireless access.
While using this wireless access, the user acknowledges that he or she is subject to, and agrees to abide by all laws, and all rules and regulations of the Crandall Public Library, the City of Glens Falls, Warren County, the State of New York, and the federal government that is applicable to Internet use. (http://www.crandalllibrary.org/cpllibinfo/internetrules.shtml)
Printing is NOT available via the wireless connection at this time.
Sound must be muted or personal headphones must be used.