Library Internet Use

Policy Statement
The Darien Library offers public access to the worldwide network of information resources known as the Internet. The Internet enables the Darien Library to provide information beyond the confines of its own collection, in keeping with its mission to develop services and collections which reflect the community's diverse needs for knowledge, ideas, recreational reading, education and practical information.

The Internet provides access to a wealth of information that is personally, professionally, and culturally enriching to individuals of all ages. Internet access to material of a controversial or mature nature, as well as to material that is not accurate, complete, or current is unavoidable.

The Darien Library does not censor or filter information on the Internet. Parents are expected to monitor and supervise their children's Internet sessions.

As is true of other library materials and resources any use of the Darien Library's Internet connection for illegal, inappropriate, or obscene purposes or in support of such activities is prohibited.

Materials obtained or copied on the Internet may be subject to copyright laws which govern the making of reproductions of copyrighted works.

Internet Usage Guidelines

• Internet users may log in to an internet workstation using their library barcode. Guest passes are available at the Information Desk. Information about training sessions is available.
• A parent or guardian needs to complete a permission form for children under 18.
• Internet workstations may be used for one hour per day. If workstations are free after the initial hour, one additional hour may be taken that day. In addition, there are two "express" internet workstation which may be used for 15 minute intervals on a first come, first served basis and which require no log-in.
• Only two persons at a time may use an internet workstation.
• Printing of information should be accomplished within the one hour session.
• The Library reserves the right to terminate an internet session at any time for inappropriate use.
• Misuse or abuse of internet workstations, software, or the internet will result in suspension of internet access privileges.
• The internet is just one source of information. Often the information being sought will be found in library books, periodicals, computerized databases rather than the internet.