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Research and Reference Services
Organizations or individuals requesting that library
staff do research shall receive such service to a
reasonable extent. If library staff determines, after
preliminary searching, that staff time over one hour
would be involved, charges to the requesting organization
or individual shall be based on staff time, materials,
and any applicable computer access charges. Estimated
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Internet, Network, Technology and Electronic
Mail
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Purpose
The purpose of library technology and Internet access is to support library services, research and education. To remain eligible as technology users, library patrons and staff must restrict their activities to endeavors that are consistent with the services of the Kansas City, Kansas Public Library. Internet access is a privilege, not a right. Access entails responsibility.
The Kansas City, Kansas Public Library will comply with all current state and federal laws.
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The
Internet
The Kansas City, Kansas Public Library (herein sometimes
referred to as "KCKPL") is pleased to offer its
employees, patrons, volunteers, and authorized visitors
("Users") access to the Internet, an electronic
highway connecting millions of users all over the world.
This computer technology allows patrons to access and use
resources from distant computers and significantly expand
their available information base. The Internet is a tool
for life-long learning. It is a necessary tool for the
Kansas City, Kansas Public Library in providing services
to all library patrons.
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Library
Service Objectives
In making decisions regarding access to the Internet, the
Kansas City, Kansas Public Library considers its own
mission, goals, and objectives. Access to the Internet
enables patrons and employees to explore thousands of
libraries, databases, bulletin boards, and other
resources around the world.
The Library expects that employees will provide Internet
guidance and instruction to patrons in its use. As part
of its Internet service, the Library will provide
directed access to Internet resources which have been
reviewed by library staff, and will provide instruction
in the evaluation and use of Internet resources that
patrons access individually .
The Internet is a global electronic network, and there is
no governmental control of its users or content. The
Internet and its available resources may contain material
of a controversial nature, and KCKPL does not censor
access to material nor protect users from offensive
information. Not all sources on the Internet provide
accurate, complete or current information and library
staff cannot control the availability of information
links that often change rapidly and unpredictably. Users
need to be good information consumers, questioning the
validity of the information they find. Parents of minor
children must assume responsibility for their children's
use of computer resources and of the Internet through the
Library's connection.
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Internet Safety
Safety and security in accessing the Internet require users to be cautious, thoughtful, protective of personal information, and respectful of library policy and state and federal laws. Users must be careful not to expose themselves to dangerous situations. Users must be cautious when using e-mail, chat rooms, instant messaging, discussion groups, newsgroups, game rooms, and all other forms of communications.
Library equipment may not be used to make unauthorized disclosure of, use of, or dissemination of a minor's personal information by means of the Internet, e-mail or any other electronic technology without the permission of the minor's parent. This means that users may not post a minor's name, address and other personal information via e-mail, chat rooms, bulletin boards or other Internet and electronic technology. Users may not post or use information that is obscene, pornographic, or harmful to minors. A minor must have the authorization of their parent or guardian to disclose their own personal information.
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Privacy
is not Guaranteed
The Director of Libraries and appointed designees may
review files and monitor all computer and Internet
activity to maintain system integrity and ensure that
users are acting responsibly. Privacy is not guaranteed.
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Use
is a Privilege
Use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right. Users
violating policies pertaining to standards of conduct or
Internet use shall be subject to revocation of privileges
and/or potential appropriate legal action.
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Liability
The Kansas City, Kansas Public Library makes no
assurances of any kind, whether expressed or implied,
regarding any Internet services provided. The library
will not be responsible for any damages the user suffers.
Use of any information obtained via the Internet is at
the user's own risk. The library will not be responsible
for any damages users suffer, including -- but not
limited to -- loss of data resulting from delays or
interruptions in service. The library will not be
responsible for the accuracy, nature, or quality of
information stored on library diskettes, hard drives, or
servers; nor for the accuracy, nature or quality of
information gathered through library provided Internet
access. The library will not be responsible for personal
property used to access library computers or network for
library-provided Internet access. The library will not be
responsible for unauthorized financial obligations
resulting from library-provided access to the Internet.
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Modifications
The Director of Libraries is authorized to amend or
revise the KCKPL Internet and Computer Technology
Acceptable Use procedures as deemed necessary and
appropriate consistent with this policy.
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Notice
These guidelines and all its provisions are subordinate
to local, state and federal statutes. All users of the
library Internet access must also comply with agreements
specified in the contract with the Internet Service
Provider. A copy of these agreements are available on
request from the office of the Assistant Superintendent
for Business Affairs, 625 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City,
KS 66101.
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Network Procedures
The Kansas City, Kansas Public Library, in order to
implement to the Internet Acceptable Use policy, will
enforce the following procedures. Although some specific
examples of prohibited use are stated, these procedures
do not attempt to state all required or proscribed
behavior. Failure to comply with these policies and
procedures shall be deemed grounds for revocation of
privileges, disciplinary and/or appropriate legal action.
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Acceptable
Use (in general)
The informational and educational value of Internet
access is the joint responsibility of patrons and
employees of Kansas City, Kansas Public Library. Since
access to the Internet is a valuable and limited
resource, employees are expected to place a premium on
the quality of use. Taking up valuable bandwidth and
access time to pursue activities not consistent with the
mission of Kansas City, Kansas Public Library is
prohibited. This statement represents a guide to the
acceptable use of the Kansas City, Kansas Public Library
Internet facilities.
(1) All use must be consistent with the mission and goals
of the library. By using the library computers Users
agree to abide by Internet use policies and procedures.
(2) The intent of the use policy is to make clear certain
cases which are consistent with the educational and
informational services of the library, not to
exhaustively enumerate all such possible uses.
(3) The Director of Libraries and his/her designees may
at any time make determinations that particular uses are
or are not consistent with the purpose of the library.
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Unacceptable
Use
(1) Users shall not erase, rename, or make unusable
anyone else's computer files, programs or disks.
(2) Accessing another person's materials, information, or
files without the implied or direct permission of that
person is prohibited.
(3) Users shall not use or try to discover another user's
password.
(4) Users shall not use a computer for unlawful purposes,
such as the illegal copying or installation of software,
or violation of copyright laws.
(5) Users shall not write, produce, generate, copy,
propagate, or attempt to introduce any computer code
designed to self-replicate, damage, or otherwise hinder
the performance of any computer's memory, file system, or
software. Such software is often called a virus, worm,
Trojan Horse, or similar name.
(6) Users shall not deliberately use the computer to
annoy or harass others with language, images, or threats.
(7) Users shall not deliberately access or create any
obscene materials or pornography, or materials harmful to minors.
(8) Users shall not intentionally damage the system,
damage information belonging to others, misuse system
resources, or allow others to misuse system resources.
(9) Users shall not tamper with computers, networks,
printers or other associated equipment.
(10) Users shall not gain unauthorized access to
resources or entities.
(11) Except as otherwise provided in this policy, Users
shall not invade the privacy of individuals.
(12) Users shall not post anonymous messages.
(13) Users shall not forge electronic mail messages or
web pages.
(14) Users shall not use the network while access
privileges are suspended or revoked.
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Specific
Procedures
Specific procedures regarding Internet and computer use will be set in place by the Director of Libraries and his/her designated representatives. Time limits for Users
will vary at each location.
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Web Hosting Services
The Kansas City, Kansas Public Library (herein
"KCKPL" or "Library") World Wide Web
site is specifically and exclusively intended as an
information-delivery tool, not as a platform for advocacy
of social, political, or other viewpoints. By hosting a
Web Site for a nonprofit organization, the KCKPL does not
necessarily support or endorse any viewpoint that may be
expressed in that resource.
Organizations selected for hosting services (Herein
"Client") will meet the following criteria:
(a) Not-for-profit entities with missions related to
library information services.
(b) Not-for-profit entities located in Wyandotte County.
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Procedures for Web
hosting services will be set in place by the Director of
Libraries and his designated representatives using the
following guidelines:
(1) Use. KCKPL shall provide to a Client World
Wide Web hosting services for a specified period of time
The service provided will be server access and a
specified amount of server space that will allow the
Client to develop and operate a Web Site on the KCKPL
server. The Client agrees to establish and operate the
Web Site pursuant to a formal Agreement with the Library
and within the technical specifications of the KCKPL web
server.
(2) Prohibited Uses. The Client shall not
use, nor permit the use of by any person, the Web Site or
any part thereof (a) to transmit any obscene or illegal
communication; or (b) to send to, or display in any
manner any communication that depicts or describes sexual
activities or organs.
(3) Responsibility and Control. The Client shall
inspect and monitor the Web Site weekly (or more
frequently at Client’s option) to ensure that no
material therein is in violation of applicable laws and
regulations and the terms of the agreement with the
Library. The Client shall be solely responsible for the
content on the Web Site. The Client shall update the Web
Site on monthly basis, at a minimum. The Client shall be
solely responsible for handling any visitor inquires
and/or complaints concerning the Web Site.
(4) Indemnity. The Client will agree to indemnify,
defend, protect and hold harmless KCKPL, its officers,
director, employees, agents, assigns, and successors in
interest from and against all claims, demands, suits,
causes of action, legal or administrative proceedings,
actual damages, punitive damages, penalties, fines,
charges, costs, liens, injuries, losses, debts,
liabilities and expense of every kind whatsoever paid,
incurred or suffered by, or asserted against, any of the
Indemnities directly or indirectly attributable to any
breath of the Agreement or the actions of Client. To the
fullest extent permitted by law, the foregoing indemnity
shall apply regardless of the fault, active or passive
negligence, or breach of warranty or contract by any of
the Indemnities.
(5) Library Control. The Library will monitor Web
Site content and access. The Library may remove a Web
Site from the server and terminate this Agreement at any
time for any reason without proper notice to Client or
others. The Library reserves the right to review pages
before loading and request changes to pages as needed.
The Library, in its sole discretion, reserves the right
to approve or deny access to the KCKPL web server.
(6) Governing Law. The Web hosting Agreement shall
be governed by the laws of the State of Kansas.
(7) Modification. The Agreement may not be modified
except by written instrument executed by the parties. If
any provision of the Agreement is held unenforceable or
invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the
remaining provisions of the Agreement shall not be
effected.
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Staff Responsibility for Internet Use
Staff members should become familiar with Internet
procedures and should enforce the rules concerning
acceptable and unacceptable use when their duties include
supervision of Internet use. When in the course of their
duties staff members become aware of violations of the
Internet Acceptable Use policies and procedures, they
should correct the user and address the matter in
accordance with this procedure and other policies
governing patron conduct.
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Questions
Any questions or issues regarding the Internet Acceptance
Use policies and procedures should be directed to Kansas
City Kansas Public Library Administration. Violation of
any conditions of use described herein may be cause for
loss of computer/Internet use privileges. When or where
applicable, law enforcement agencies may be involved.
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Electronic Mail (E-Mail) and Internet Relay
Chat (Chat Room) Policy
The Kansas City, Kansas Public Library does not support
E-Mail or Chat services for library patrons. Patrons may
access e-mail accounts from a public library computer,
but staff will not support or train customers in e-mail
or chat use. Customers accessing e-mail services from a
library computer must follow the KCKPL policies for
Internet use.
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Privacy
Users do not have a personal privacy right in any matter
created, received, stored in or sent from the KCKPL
computer system. KCKPL may at times and without prior
notice, monitor and review E-Mail messages and web site
retrieval by Users to insure proper use. Users must follow policies governing Internet use and Internet safety.
(1) Users may not use E-Mail or Chat for any illegal
activity, including but not limited to violation of
copyright laws.
(2) Users of the E-Mail system shall not use E-Mail or
Chat in any way that would be considered: (a) damaging to
another's reputation; (b) abusive; © obscene; (d)
sexually orientated; (e) offensive; (f) threatening; (g)
harassing; (h) illegal; or (I) contrary to library
policy.
(3) Users shall not attempt to read, delete, copy or
modify the E-Mail of any other User.
(4) Users shall not deliberately interfere with the
ability of other Users to send/receive E-Mail.
(5) Users shall not attempt to access or distribute materials that are obscene, pornographic or harmful to minors via e-mail.
(6) Library staff shall report illegal or unauthorized
use of the E-Mail or on-line systems to the Director or
his/her designee or the authorized Automation Services
Supervisor.
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Disciplinary Action Policy
Use of the E-Mail system contrary to this policy or in an
illegal manner shall be subject to revocation of
privileges and potential and/or appropriate legal action.
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