Rules of Conduct, Internet Use -- Chapel Hill Public Library

Computers are to be used in a courteous, appropriate and lawful manner.

Computers are to be provided primarily for educational and informational purposes.

Use by children 11 years and younger must be directly supervised by a parent, legal guardian or authorized teacher.

By accepting these Rules of Conduct when starting a session, the user agrees to follow the Library's Internet Policy each time access is granted.

Total computer time may be limited, depending on user demand.

When a computer is shared, all users must agree to comply with the Internet Policy.

Individuals are expected to use caution when using electronic mail, chat rooms, and other forms of direct communication to avoid exposure to potentially dangerous situations.

Minors should not disclose personal information, such as name, school, address, and telephone numbers to strangers on the Internet.

Minors should never arrange a face-to-face meeting with someone via the Internet without their parents' or guardians' approval.

All users are encouraged to notify staff of any online communication or Internet site that makes them uncomfortable.

Minors are strongly encouraged not to respond to any online communication or Internet site that makes them uncomfortable and to notify their parent or guardian and library staff as soon as possible.

All users are to respect the privacy of others.

No user may send, receive or display obscene or disruptive messages, files or images.

Users may not misrepresent themselves by access code, password or signature.

Users may not alter or attempt to alter hardware or software.

Individuals may not make copies of copyrighted or licensed software or data unless such use is authorized

Rules of Conduct for Computer Use