GARDEN CITY LIBRARY INTERNET USE RULES
AND PROCEDURES
The Garden City Public Library is pleased to offer access to the wealth of information available
through the Internet.
Be aware that the library has no control over this information. Not all sources on the Internet provide
accurate, complete, or current information, and the library cannot monitor or be held responsible for
its content.
INTERNET RULES AND PROCEDURES
1. The Internet terminals are available from 10:00 to 8:45 Monday through Thursday, and from 10:00
to 3:45 on Friday or Saturday.
2. To use the Internet computers:
 You must have a valid Garden City or other Library Network library card. Patrons not
residing in a Library Network community must show a driver’s license or other valid form of
identification.
 Patrons must be in at least ninth grade to use the Internet computers without supervision.
Younger children may use the Internet with a parent or guardian. It will be the parent's responsibility
to monitor their child's Internet usage.
 The Internet terminals are available on a first-come, first- served basis. Patrons are required
to show their library card and sign in before using the terminals.
 Usage is limited to ½ hour when others are waiting.
 No more than two people may use the computer at one time.
 Leave promptly when your time is up. Be considerate of others waiting for their turn.
3. You may not use your own software programs on the library computer. This will help prevent
computer viruses that are common on public computers. Downloading to disks is also not permitted
at this time.
4. You may print from the Internet computer. Printing costs are ten cents per page, and print-outs
can be picked up at the circulation or reference desks.
5. Sign up for Internet time at the library reference desk.
Approved by Garden City Library Board 6/19/2000
GARDEN CITY LIBRARY INTERNET POLICY
Users of the Garden City Internet computer must abide by the following policy guidelines. Failure to
follow the guidelines will result in a loss of user privileges.
The library is providing access to the Internet for educational, recreational, and instructional
purposes. Illegal or unethical activity will not be tolerated. Commercial transactions are not
permitted.
Displaying text or graphics that may be considered obscene or offensive is prohibited. The library
staff will be the sole arbiter of what constitutes unacceptable content, and the library reserves the
right to end an Internet session at any time if it is creating a disturbance.
Parental supervision of children searching the Internet is strongly advised. Parents or legal guardians
must assume responsibility for deciding what is appropriate for their children, and should discuss the
responsibilities of usage with their children. It will be a parents' responsibility to monitor their
children's Internet usage.
Ways to get your Internet access privileges revoked:
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Displaying any materials that could be construed as obscene or offensive.
Connecting to any sexually explicit or offensive chatrooms.
Attempting to buy a product using the Internet access.
Using the connection for purposes that would break any local, state, or federal law.
Intentional damage, misuse, reprogramming, or tampering with the library's computer
equipment or software.
Not meeting the minimum age requirement.
Approved by Garden City Library Board 3/15/99