It is the policy of the library to offer customers internet access on library computers. Only the Calvert Library web site is maintained by the library. The library has no control over and is not responsible for the content of any other sites. Information on the internet is not always accurate, authoritative or factual. Information may be erroneous, out of date, illegal, or considered offensive, controversial or sexually explicit.
Library computer hardware and software are not to be used for any unlawful purpose including but not limited to fraud, illegal gambling, hacking or child pornography. Tampering with or altering the library’s software or hardware is prohibited.
Obscenity and child pornography are illegal and therefore prohibited. The viewing of pages that display graphic pornography is inappropriate for a public and open environment and is prohibited.
Guardians are responsible for the safety and security of minors when using e-mail, social media or other direct electronic communications. Guardians are responsible for preventing minors from disclosing personal information on the internet.
In compliance with the Supreme Court decision on June 23, 2003, related to the Children’s Internet Protection Act, the library is required to filter computers. Minors (under the age of 17) are prohibited from viewing or accessing obscenity and pornography on computers in the library. A technology protection measure (filter) blocks these depictions using an algorithm which may be inaccurate. This filter blocks sites judged to be adult or sexually explicit. The filter is installed on all public computers used to access the internet.
Blocked web sites may be appealed. A customer who believes the filter blocks a nonprohibited web site is asked to provide the web site address to a librarian. Librarians will accommodate requests from customers 18 years old and older for bona fide research.
Calvert Library encourages customers to be responsible and considerate citizens in their use of the internet in this public setting. Library staff may observe computer screens and any inappropriate use of the internet will be stopped immediately. Failure to comply with this policy may result in loss of access. Customers will abide by the judgment of the librarian.
Approved, Board of Library Trustees, December 20, 2011
Revised August 11, 2015
Revised September 17, 2024