Internet Public Use Policy

In response to advances in technology and the changing needs of the community, the Manson Public Library endeavors to develop collections, resources and services that meet the cultural, informational, recreational and educational needs of the Manson community. It is within this context that the Manson Public Library offers access to the Internet.

The Manson Public Library does not monitor and has no control over the information accessed through the Internet and cannot be held responsible for its content. The Internet is a global entity with a highly diverse user population. Library patrons use it at their own risk.

All Internet resources accessible through the Library are provided equally to all library users. All Library Internet users must sign a user agreement card. All persons under 17 years of age must have their card signed by a parent/guardian. Parent and guardians, not the Library staff, are responsible for the Internet information selected and/or accessed by their children - and only their children- from the Internet resources accessible through the Library. Parents are advised, but not required, to supervise their children's Internet sessions. Children who use the Internet unsupervised may be exposed to inappropriate or disturbing information and images.

• The library prohibits any use of library equipment to access material that is obscene, child pornography or in any manner deemed "harmful to minors"; consistent with any state or local laws. The internet is not to be used for unethical, unauthorized or illegal purposes. Internet use to obtain criminally violent, classified, or pornographic information is expressly forbidden. Respecting these principles will help keep this resource available to the community. No one may send, receive or display text or graphics which may reasonably be construed as obscene. Library staff will have final authority in judging the nature of a site. If caught purposely browsing a pornography, hate or violence related site, individuals must immediately close the Internet and leave the workstation.
• The Manson Public Library does not censor your access to materials or protect you from information you find offensive. There is material and other information resources that you may personally find controversial or inappropriate on the Internet.
• Not all sources on the Internet provide accurate, complete or current information. It is your responsibility to judge the validity of the information you find.
• The Manson Public Library cannot guarantee confidentiality over the Internet.
• It is the policy of the Manson Public Library to comply with the United States copyright law, and other federal and state laws relating to the use of the Internet.