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Internet Usage Policy

585-889-2200
3237 Chili Ave, 14624

In  providing  materials  to  assist  community  residents  in  meeting their  personal,  educational,  professional  and  recreational  information  needs,  the  Chili  Public  Library provides  access  to  the  Internet.  In  adherence  to  the  principles  included  in  the  American  Library 

Association’s Access to Electronic Information, Services, and Networks: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights, Internet access will be censored only for pornography and obscenity.

It is the policy of the Chili Public Library to comply with the Neighborhood Children's Internet Protection Act (NCIPA) and in so doing: Steps shall be taken to promote the safety and security of users of the Chili Public Library online computer network when using electronic mail, chat rooms, instant messaging, and other  forms  of  direct  electronic  communications.  The  Chili  Public  Library  Staff  shall  make  reasonable efforts  to  supervise  and  monitor  usage  of  the  online  computer  network  and  access  to  the  Internet  in accordance with this policy and NCIPA. 

The  Chili  Public  Library  does,  however,  affirm  the  right  and  responsibility  of  parents  to  monitor  their children’s use of library materials and resources. 

Children under 16 need a parent's written permission to receive a library card and to access the Internet. This must be signed with a library staff member present. If a parent does not wish their child to use the Internet, he must indicate this in writing at the time a library card is issued. Internet use requires a Monroe County  library  card.  Visitors  may  request  temporary  Internet  access.  All  users  must  show  a  Monroe County Library card in good standing to use the Internet. 

The Internet may be accessed for a 120 minute time period. Patrons must sign in on a computer terminal and must agree to the acceptable use policy statement that is on the screen. The Library prohibits use of multiple cards and/or use of other people’s library cards. Use of the Internet is on a walk­ in basis only and the library will not schedule sessions in advance.  The Library reserves the right to terminate an Internet session at any time. 

Library staff cannot provide instruction or help in such activities as online shopping, email, and use of chat. 

​Internet computers are located in public areas, which are shared with library users and staff of all ages, backgrounds  and  sensibilities.  Users  may  be reminded  that  public  display  demeaning  of  gender, race, creed,  ethnicity,  religious  or  sexual  orientation  may  be  deemed  harassment.  Use  of  the  Internet  for activities that violate local, state or federal laws is prohibited. The library policy prohibits activities such as viewing  pornography,  committing  fraud,  hacking,  or  spreading  libel  or  slander.  Users  may  not  install, delete  or  modify  library  hardware  or  software,  download  software  from  the  Internet  onto  the  Library’s computers, nor make any attempt to damage computer equipment or software. 

The  printer  is  located  at  the  circulation  desk  and  copies  may  be  picked  up  there  for  a  charge  of $0.20/page for grayscale prints, and $1.00/page for color prints. 

Approved by the Library Board of Trustees – Approved 2/27/96,
Revised 1/26/99, 9/28/99, 2/27/01, 6/25/2002, 1/27/09, 6/23/09
Chili Public Library * 3237 Chili Ave., Rochester, NY 14624 * 585-889-2200
The Chili Library is a part of the Monroe County Library System.
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