It is the policy of Calvert Library to provide computers for public use.
All library customers may use library computers as described in this policy and related procedures. There is no charge to use the computers.
Customers are responsible for the correct use and handling of all computer hardware and software. Children 7 years old and under must use computers with a parent or responsible adult.
Computers in the children’s department are reserved for use by children 12 and under. If there is not a waiting list of children, adults may use a computer in this area when they are supervising a child nearby.
Computers in the teen area at Prince Frederick and Twin Beaches are reserved for use by teenagers, ages 13 to 19.
Customers are responsible for damage to hardware and software due to negligence. Replacement costs apply in cases of loss and damage. The library is not responsible for any damage to customer storage media.
Calvert Library is unable to guarantee that any data entered on the computer will remain private, as the computers are public machines.
Customers must comply with the Internet Safety Policy.
Customers may sign in at any available computer.
More than one person may be at a computer at one time; however, staff may limit that number according to available space and noise level.
A customer may use a computer for one hour and may stay longer if no one is waiting. If, after one hour, another person requests the computer, the current customer is allowed 10 minutes to finish.
Drinks with lids are allowed near the computers. Customers may not eat while using computers.
Customers may not store data to a computer’s internal storage or install software. Customers may not alter library hardware. Personal devices or peripherals may be attached to public computers, but they may not be supported by the computer’s software.
Software is copyright protected and may not be copied or downloaded.
Staff may offer assistance with computer hardware, software and peripherals as time and knowledge allow. Staff are not experts in all programs. Manuals and online help may be available for customer use.
Date
Approved, Board of Library Trustees, January 21, 1997
Revised, Board of Library Trustees, September 16, 1997,
January 20, 1998,
September 19, 2000,
September 16, 2003,
September 21, 2004,
June 21, 2005,
August 15, 2006,
August 19, 2008,
December 20, 2011,
November 10, 2015,
September 17, 2024