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Wireless Internet Policy Brochure
WIRELESS INTERNET POLICY
Purpose
To expand upon the Library’s mission to
provide public access to information in a wide range of formats, the
Dixon Public Library now provides Wireless Internet Access to library
patrons in the Adult Services Department of the library building
located at 221 South Hennepin Avenue in Dixon, Illinois.
Acceptable Use Policy
The Dixon Public Library is
committed to providing an environment appropriate for its customers
and employees. Patrons utilizing the wireless connection agree to
comply with all provisions of the Library’s
Internet Policy. Wireless
Internet users are asked to refrain from displaying materials on their
personal computers that may be interpreted as intimidating, hostile,
offensive or inappropriate. Internet users should not display
offensive material to passersby. Transmission, reception, or display
of any material of communications in violation of any U.S. or state
regulation is prohibited, including but not limited to:
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Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted material |
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Access or dissemination of threatening or
obscene material, or of material protected as trade secrets. |
The Library reserves the right to take appropriate
action to insure compliance with this policy.
Disclaimer
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The Library’s wireless connection is unencrypted
and unfiltered. Use of the wireless connection is done at the
patron’s own risk. By using this connection, patrons acknowledge
that hacking and security concerns are an inherent risk associated
with any wireless service. For that reason, patrons expressly
agree that they knowingly assume such risk, and further agree to
hold the Library harmless from any claim or loss arising out of,
or related to, any such instance of hacking or other unauthorized
use of access into the patron’s computer. |
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The Library accepts no responsibility for any
software downloaded and/or installed, email opened, or sites
accessed while patrons are using the Library’s wireless Internet
connection. Any damage done to the patron’s equipment or self from
accessing the Internet from the Library’s wireless access point is
the sole responsibility of the patron; and the patron indemnifies
and holds harmless the Library from any such damage. |
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The Library accepts no responsibility regarding
the ability of patron-owned equipment to connect to the wireless
network. Library staff will not change settings on patron
equipment. |
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In addition, patrons shall agree to hold harmless,
indemnify, and unconditionally reimburse the Dixon Public Library
of any damage, liability, costs, claims, or expenses that the
Dixon Public Library may incur that arises in any manner from any
use or misuse of the Internet by a patron. |
Approved by Library Board – September 11, 2006
Revised & Corrected by Library Board - October 10, 2006
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