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How
to get a library card .... As a Fergus County Resident
Complete an Application
New borrowers are limited to 2
items until established
Once established a 25 item limit
Checkout is 30 days for most
items, some items may be restricted to 14 days.
....As a Visitor from out of county
Complete an application
Pay an annual $30.00 fee or $10.00 for 3 month
(limited to 2 items at a time)
Limited to 2 items until established, then 25
items may be checked out by an annual fee payer.
Overdues
On a 30 day loan - $.05 per day
per item
On a 14 day loan - $.25 per day
per item
Inter- Library loan - $.50 per
day per item
Checkout privileges are blocked
if fines accumulate to $2.00.
Internet usage disclaimer and policy
statement please read!
The Internet, as an information resource,
enables the Lewistown Public Library to provide information
beyond the confines of its own collection. It allows access to
ideas, information, and commentary from around the globe and a
vast array of tools and resources for different age levels and
points-of-view. The Library does not endorse the viewpoints or
vouch for the accuracy of information obtained through the
Internet. Internet resources may contain materials of a
controversial nature. Selection policies which serve to govern
the Library's purchase of materials are not applicable to
material accessed electronically.
The Library cannot censor access
to material nor protect users from offensive information. It
remains the responsibility of the user (or the parent, guardian,
or caregiver) to determine what is appropriate. The Library
reserves the right to implement software and hardware control
mechanisms, that may be feasible given budgeting and programming
limitations, to block information the Library has determined
inconsistent with its mission. The Library assumes no
responsibility for any damages, direct or indirect, arising from
use of its database server or from its connection to other
Internet services.
Lewistown Public
Library
Computer and Internet Usage Policy
Approved by the Lewistown Public Library Board November, 1998
1. ACCESS TO
INTERNET RESOURCES
1.1 The mission of the Lewistown Public
Library is to ensure that the people of Central Montana have the
right and means to free and open access of ideas and information
which are fundamental to a democracy. The Library will protect
intellectual freedom, promote literacy, encourage lifelong
learning, and provide library materials and information services.
1.2 The Internet, as an information resource, enables the
Library to provide information beyond the confines of its own
collection. It allows access to ideas, information and
commentary from around the globe. Currently, however, it is
an unregulated medium. As such, while it offers access to a
wealth of material that is personally, professionally, and
culturally enriching to individuals of all ages, but it also
enables access to some material that may be offensive, disturbing
and/or illegal.
1.3 The Library's computer system provides the opportunity
to integrate electronic resources from information networks
around the world with the Library's other resources, through
Internet access. The Lewistown Public Library's access to the
Internet is a way of enhancing the collection in size and depth
and providing public access to any citizen who wishes to access
the Internet.
1.4 The Lewistown Public Library offers Internet
access with the proviso that the user agrees to be socially
responsible in what they view because of the public
setting. The user will also agree not to view
sexually explicit material or illegal material on the Internet.
1.5 Starting points for searches on the Internet are found
on the Library's Homepage. The Library cannot control or
monitor other materials which may be accessible from Internet
sources. It is not possible to apply the same selection
criteria which are used for other library materials. Not
all sources on the Internet provide accurate, complete or current
information. Patrons must exercise judgment and evaluate
for themselves the value of the information found online.
1.6 Library staff is able to instruct patrons on the basic
use only. Advanced Internet training may be held periodically at
the Library. Lists of useful sites are available and may be found
either in the Internet Notebook or on "Favorites" on
the Internet station software. The Library takes no
responsibility for "Favorites" or sites listed in the
Notebook and they may be changed or deleted at any time.
1.7 There are several sites on the Internet that allow free
e-mail accounts. This is not maintained in any way by the
Library. Patrons using these services need to be aware that
confidentiality of these sites is questionable.
1.8 The Lewistown Public Library does not allow any
downloading of programs, web pages, or using any offered services
from the Internet on to the hard drive or on to a disk.
This is for security reasons and virus protection.
1.9 Patrons are allowed to print pages from the Internet at
a cost of $.15 per page regardless of length. There
is often no concrete way of determining actual length of a print
job, and the patron is responsible for all printed material from
their site.
1.10 The individual user, in signing up to use a computer with
Internet access, accepts the responsibility for determining the suitability of
viewing the sites they access and agrees to be within the public library
setting.
1.11 The Library upholds and affirms the right of each
individual to have access to constitutionally protected
material. The Library assumes no control over the content
of the Internet. If a site offends you, for whatever
reason, leave the site and/or do not go there. If someone
else's viewing of a site offends you, leave the area.
1.12 The Library also affirms the right and responsibility
of parents to determine and monitor their children's use of
Library materials and resources. The Library staff does not act
in loco parentis and can not monitor a juvenile's access to the
Internet except within the parameters stated in the terms of use.
1.13 Library users are prohibited from violating
copyright law, theft, file theft, violating other's privacy,
deliberately crashing Library or other's workstations or computer
systems, modifying files without authorization, altering data,
introducing viruses or other computer damaging material,
interfering with the work of other users, maliciously disrupting
network services, harassing or intimidating others, concealing or
misrepresenting their name or affiliation to mask irresponsible
or offensive behavior, sending abusive or patently offensive or
unwanted material to others, penetration or harm to operating
system, reselling bandwidth, or an other illegal acts promulgated
from or targeting the Library's computers or computer systems.
These prohibited activities include devices and systems on the
Library's network, world wide web sites or other non-specified
computer or network resources managed by the Library. If abuse of
computers occurs those responsible for such abuse will be held
legally accountable. Misuse of library computer or network
resources may constitute trespass or disruptive behavior, both
which carry legal consequences under the Ordinances of the City
of Lewistown and Montana State Law.
1.14 By use of the Library's systems the user agrees that
the Library assumes no liability for any loss or damage to the
user's data and hardware or for any other liability for damage or
injury arising from the Library's provision of the service or
consequence arising there from. Users indemnify and hold harmless
the Lewistown Public Library, the City of Lewistown and Fergus
County against any liability for damage or loss arising from use
or misuse of the services provided by or through the Library.
2. CONDITIONS
AND TERMS OF INTERNET USE
IN THE LIBRARY
In an effort to ensure that the use of this medium is consistent
with the Mission of the Lewistown Public Library the following
regulations shall apply:
2.1 Designated Internet stations will be located where they
can be monitored by staff for assistance and security.
2.2 The Library will establish procedures that will make
Internet stations available on a first come, first served
appointment basis.
2.3 Internet access will be limited to 1/2 hour time limit
appointment per day. If an work station is free (not signed
up for) beyond that time the patron may use it longer, with the
understanding that they will be asked to move if another signs up
for that particular work station.
2.4 Some database access may require more than a half hour
usage. Staff approval must be sought in such cases.
2.5 Use of Chat Rooms and playing games on the Internet are not
allowed on the adult computers.
2.6 One person per workstation is encouraged, because of space
constraints. Staff will ask a group to disassemble if they are taking too much
room or causing a disturbance.
2.7 No food or drink is allowed near the computers.
2.8 Failure to use the Internet stations appropriately and
socially responsibly, may result in revocation of Internet use
privileges. The first violation will result in a verbal
warning to stop such action as demeaned socially unacceptable or
illegal. The second violation will result in terminating
the use of the Internet to those individual/s that are involved
at that time. A third violation may warrant denying
Internet access for a determined period of time. (Determined by
the Library Director.)
2.9 The Library reserves the right to require anyone
violating these rules to leave the Library and may withdraw
permission for such a person/s to reenter the Library if the
person/s continue to violate the rules.
3. WORD PROCESSING
3.1 Word processing will be limited to 1 hour access.
If more time is needed staff approval needs to be sought. The
access is on a first come first serve appointment basis.
3.2 Personal word processing documents are not to be saved
on the hard drive of the computer. There is no security to
prevent others from accessing your file. The files may also
be deleted at any time.
3.3 Outside discs may be used in the Library's
computers. Discs may be purchased from the Library (nominal fee)
and be used for storing personal data. These discs may remain at the Library if further use is anticipated.
3.4 If material is printed, the cost is $.15 per page
from the designated printer.
4. CD ROM ACCESS
4.1 Personal CDs may not be loaded on to the Library's
computers.
4.2 The Library's CD ROM list is available at the checkout
counter.
Loading must be supervised by a staff person.
4.3 CD ROM access is limited to 1/2 hour, any extensions
must be
staff approved.
4.4 Printing from any CD ROM program will cost $.15 per
page.
Lewistown Public
Library
Rules of Conduct
WHILE IN THE LIBRARY:
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Smoking is not permitted in the
Library. It is permitted on the deck.
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Bicycles will stay outside, either in the bike rack (if
there is space) or on the boulevard.
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Skateboards and in-line skates shall be carried or left by
the coat rack. Skates may not be worn in the library.
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All animals other than certified guide dogs or other
assistive animals will remain outside. They must not pose an inconvenience
or danger to other library patrons.
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Sexual misconduct, such as exposure, offensive touching or
sexual harassment of other patrons or staff will not be tolerated.
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Disruptive or unsafe behavior such as loud talking, loud
audio equipment, screaming, running, throwing things, pushing or shoving,
which may result in disturbing other patrons or damaging library property
will not be tolerated.
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Engaging in any activity prohibited by law or any other
conduct that unreasonably interferes with other's use of the library
including physical or verbal harassment or threats to other patrons or
staff, begging or soliciting will not be tolerated.
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A person will be asked to discontinue the inappropriate
behavior. If a person refuses to abide by this policy Library staff reserves
the right to require the person to leave the Library. A person may loose the
right to use the Library if continued violation of these rules continues to
exist. Police assistance may be required to enforce the policy.
(Adopted by the Lewistown Library Board of Trustees April
1996)
Lewistown Public Library *
701 W. Main * Lewistown, Montana 59457 * Contact: (406) 538-5212
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