The Library provides six computers for adult patron use. All are free to use and have word processing availability.
COMPUTER USE
Telephone reservations or advanced bookings will not be accepted. All users must sign up in person. Computers are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
To use a computer, a valid Library card from this or another participating BCCLS library is required. Visitors may obtain a one-day guest pass by presenting acceptable ID, e.g., driver’s license, passport or other ID.
The Library tries to ensure that computer use is fairly allocated among all patrons. A computer is assigned for a period of one hour. At the end of this time period, a patron may continue to use the computer for three additional twenty-minute sessions provided that no one else is waiting.
Only one person at a time is permitted to use a library computer. In some cases, such as a parent/guardian with children, it may be important for two or more people to work together at a computer workstation. However, if the activities of a group interfere with the effective use of the Library by others, group members will be asked to correct the behavior, or leave the computer area.
There is no expectation of privacy during use of library computers.
Computers will be shut down fifteen minutes before the Library closes.
SAVING OR DOWNLOADING
Patrons may download files to flash drives only. Users must adhere to the copyright laws and licensing agreements when downloading material found on the internet.
The Library is not responsible for damage to patrons’ storage devices, or for any theft or loss of data, damage or liability that may occur due to a computer virus or malicious software contracted from patron use of the Library’s computers, equipment, wireless network or Internet access.
PRINTING FROM THE COMPUTER
Printing is available and is sent to the copy machine for retrieval. Charges are $.10 per page and must be paid when collecting the printouts.
USE BY MINORS
Minors (under 18 years of age) may use computers with permission of parent or legal guardian.
The Library affirms the right and responsibility of parents and legal guardians to determine and monitor their own children’s use of Library materials and resources. The Library has neither the right nor the responsibility to act in place of a parent or guardian (in loco parentis) and assumes no responsibility for the use of the computer or Internet by minors.
Parents are responsible for establishing and enforcing family computer guidelines for their minor children.
RESTRICTIONS
Computer users are prohibited from modifying any computer settings at any time or using Library computers for conducting or advertising commercial business., to perform any illegal activity, to harass or defame others, to gain prohibited access to copyrighted materials, to modify/gain access to computer systems, files, passwords, or data belonging to others, or to deliberately propagate computer viruses.
The Library reserves the right to end a computer session or revoke privileges if a library user’s behavior becomes inappropriate for a library setting or a library user’s actions cause disruption of library services.
CONFIDENTIALITY
In accordance with New Jersey State law and the Library’s Confidentiality Policy, the Library recognizes the need to protect library users’ right to confidentiality regarding the use of electronic resources. When a computer session is ended, all information about that session and documents created is automatically deleted. The Library does not, as part of its regular practice, retrieve or store any information, including websites visited, passwords, credit card numbers, or any other information a user has entered. At the end of the business day, all personally identifiable computer use and reservation records other than what is required for statistical reporting are erased.
