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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Board-Agenda Packets-3/11/2013 (21) City of IQa' liv Texas PUBLIC NOTICE COLLEYVILLE LIBRARY BOARD AGENDA MARCH 10, 2003 7:00 p.m. COLLEYVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER 5301 RIVERWALK DRIVE I. Call to Order II. Announcements III. Introduction of Library Director Mary Rodne IV. Approval of February 10, 2003 Minutes V. Development of Policies and Procedures a. Exhibits and Displays b. Confidentiality c. Bulletin Boards & Handouts d. Study Room Use e. Computer Use f. Other VI. Discussion and Consideration of the Colleyville Rotary Club Annual Event VII. City Hall and Library Construction Project Update VIII. Friends of the Colleyville Public Library Report IX. Colleyville Public Library Foundation Report X. Suggested Items for Future Meetings XI. Adjournment I certify that this notice was posted on the bulletin boards at City Hail on Wednesday, March 5, 2003 at 5:0k p.m. A { Cy hia Singleton, ' C City Secretary P.O. BOX 185 COLLEYVILLE,TEXAS 76034 (817) 577-7575 COLLEYVILLE LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES February 10, 2003 I. CALL TO ORDER - The meeting of the Colleyville Library Board was called to order at 7:06 p.m. ROLL CALL - Members present: Chair Gary Taraba, Vice Chair Carol Wollin, Pat Jones, Richard Roxburgh, Susan Barzelay, Mary Alice Rippe Mary Ann Nicholson and Nancy Eytcheson. Members absent: Caren Handleman. Ex-Officio Members absent: Mayor Donna Arp, Dr. Kevin Singer, Dr. Larry Darlage, Steve Jacobs, Ret Stansberger and Steve Banta. Council Liaisons present: Mayor Pro Tern Ginny Tigue. Staff present: Dianne McWethy, Dixie Cawthorne and Cindy Martin. II. ANNOUNCEMENTS Don Johnson, Rotary Club, presented an overview of a fundraiser to be held on October 25, 2003 which would benefit the Colleyville Public Library. III. APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 13, 2003 MINUTES - A motion was made by Carol Wollin, seconded by Susan Barzelay to approve the January 13, 2002 minutes, as corrected. Motion approved. IV. PRESENTATION OF THE COLLEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY FURNITURE AND FIXTURES Represenatives from Brinkley Sargeant Architects and F&S Partners presented an overview of the furniture and fixtures for the Colleyvilel Public Library. V. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF THE COLLEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY INTEGRATED LIBRARY SYSTEM (ILS) Communications Manager Dixie Cawthorne and Library Board Member Susan Barzelay announced that the City of Colleyville had selected The Library Corporation as the ILS vendor and gave a brief presentation. VI. COLLEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY DIRECTOR UPDATE City staff announce that Mary Rodne had been hired as the Colleyville Public Library Director. VII. CITY HALL AND LIBRARY CONUSTRUCTION UPDATE There was a general discussion regarding potential dates for a tour of the Colleyville Public Library. VIII. FRIENDS OF THE COLLEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY UPDATE Carol Wollin President of the Friends of the Colleyville Public Library gave an update of the Friends of Library scheduled events. IX. COLLEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION UPDATE Mayor Pro Tern Ginny Tigue gave an overview of the Colleyville Public Library Foundation's activities. X. SUGGESTED ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS The Board requested that the following items be included on next month's agenda: 1. Development of Policies 2. Consideration of the Rotary Club fundraiser XI. ADJOURN: A motion was made by Pat Jones, seconded by Gary Taraba to adjourn the meeting. Motion approved. The meeting of the Colleyville Library Board was adjourned at 8:35. Exhibits and Display Cases Statement of Purpose The purpose of this policy is to provide consistent guidance for the Colleyville Public Library staff in the use of exhibits and display cases. Policy Statement The Colleyville Public Library limits the use of its exhibit spaces to library produced exhibits. Exhibits will be prepared by library staff to reflect topics of interest or potential interest to library visitors and will present a variety of ideas on issues of contemporary interest. Library staff may borrow items from individuals, local organizations, groups, or businesses to use in the display and may credit the lender. No library space is available for unsolicited exhibits. The library will take reasonable care to ensure the safety and security of items displayed, however the library has no insurance to cover exhibit items and assumes no responsibility in the event of loss, theft, or damage. Exhibitors are encouraged to insure items of value and will be required to sign a form that releases the library from responsibility for loss, damage, or destruction. Display of items in the library does not indicate endorsement of the issues, events, or services promoted by those materials. Confidentiality Statement of Purpose The purpose of this policy is to provide consistent guidance for the Colleyville Public Library staff in confidentiality. Policy Statement Records of this library, which identify or serve to identify a person who requests, obtains, or uses library materials or services are confidential and are considered exempted from required disclosure under the Texas Open Records Act. No such record will be given out without a court order and approval of the City Attorney. Southlake Public Library Board Policies and Procedures Manual Policy: Handouts and Bulletin Boards Source: City Council Category: Administration Effective Date: September 4, 2001 Statement of Purpose The purpose of this policy is to provide consistent guidance for the Southlake Public Library staff in handouts and bulletin boards. Policy Statement The Southlake Public Library acts as a distribution point for handout materials for public awareness from non-profit groups, community groups and educational or governmental agencies, as well as handouts prepared by the library to promote materials and services. Specified areas within the library are made available for such handouts. Handouts of a commercial nature or political nature will not be accepted. The library, at its discretion, will provide reasonable space for announcements and notices of programs and activities sponsored by non-profit civic, cultural, and educational groups through bulletin board/kiosk space. Announcements of a commercial nature will not be accepted. All approved announcements will be marked"Approved For Posting," dated and initialed. The library reserves the right to remove inappropriate and/or unapproved items from the bulletin boards at any time, as well as outdated items and those which have been posted in excess of three months. When space is limited, priority is given to Library, City government, and local area groups and organizations in that order. Petitioning, Solicitation or Distribution of Literature The Library does not allow petitioning, solicitation, distribution of literature or leaflets, canvassing or similar types of appeals by members of the public within the library. Failure to comply will result in expulsion from the library. N:\Library Services\Library\Policies\Approved Handouts & Bulletin Boards Policy.doc CITY OF COPPELL LIBRARY OPERATING PROCEDURE Administration 101 Issue Date: 08/10/1995 Library Program Room Policy Revision Date: 02/14/2002 Mission: The program rooms of the William T. Cozby Public Library are used to: 1. Support the educational, cultural, recreational and informational mission of the library for adults and children. 2. Provide space for programming for the City Council, City Boards and Commissions and City Of Coppell Departments. 3. As available,provide access to Coppell, non-profit organizations of a cultural, educational, informational or religious nature that are of interest to the entire community. Library program rooms may not be used as the primary meeting place for any organization or group. All meetings are open to the public at large. To ensure fair and orderly use of the Library program rooms,the following applies: General • The program rooms may be made available, free of charge, for public gatherings and/or meetings of a non-profit cultural, educational, informational and religious nature when the rooms are not being required by the library or the City Of Coppell. Any such requested use, however, must not be disruptive to library patrons. • Reservations should be made in writing no more than three months in advance or less than 72 hours in advance by a City Of Coppell resident. Library and City of Coppell meetings are exempt from the three-month rule. • Each meeting date/time will have a separate Library Program Room Reservation Request form. • Use of rooms will not be granted for meetings, which are commercial or social in purpose. • Reservations are subject to cancellation, if the City of Coppell or Library requires the use of the program room or in the case of emergency. Every effort will be made to avoid canceling a scheduled event. If a cancellation does become necessary, the Library will notify the applicant as early as possible. • Governmental,tax-supported units serving City of Coppell residents or recognized City Of Coppell Home Owners' Associations, on file in the Planning and/or City Secretary's Departments may request use of the program rooms. • Meetings may only be scheduled on days, and during times,the library is open. All meetings must conclude fifteen minutes prior to the library's posted closing time. Library and City of Coppell meetings may be scheduled outside of library hours. City staff will make arrangements and pick-up keys during library hours and secure the library at the conclusion of the meeting. • No group may charge tuition or admission to a meeting held in these facilities nor may it solicit or collect a"free will"offering, nor may it present for sale any item, which is conditional for attendance at the program. Exceptions to this provision may be made for certain programs sponsored by the library or for fund-raisers that directly benefit the library. • Social functions such as showers,parties, self-promotional activities or other personal use will not be permitted. • Political organizations with local resident sponsorship and/or national organizations with a Coppell chapter may make application for use of the program rooms in accordance with existing policies. Distribution of partisan campaign literature shall be limited to the program rooms in accordance with existing policies. • All meetings of organizations held in program rooms must be open to the public. • Standing reservations for the library program rooms will not be accepted nor will the program rooms be used as the primary meeting place for any organization. Reservations may be booked no more than three (3)months in advance. • The library shall not handle any publicity concerning non-sponsored programs with the exception of allowing organizations to post publicity flyers no larger than 11" X 17" in the public display area in the center of the library. • Organizations or groups conducting or sponsoring meetings shall assume total responsibility for any and all damages to the rooms and contents utilized during the course of the meeting/function. The person making the reservation shall attend the meeting and designate an alternate when making the reservation. • A small kitchen facility is available on first come, first serve basis. It has a full-sized refrigerator, a microwave, a four-burner stovetop and a sink. Only non-alcoholic refreshments may be served. Persons wanting to use the kitchen must book it at the same time they book a program room. The kitchen must be cleaned and left in the same order it was found. • The Library Director or the appropriate staff person acting for the Library will confirm approval or denial of written reservation requests within three business days, excluding holidays and weekends. • Permission to use the program room shall not, in any way, constitute an endorsement of any group, its policies, or activities by the Library or the City. • The library reserves the right to have a staff member present at any meeting held in the library facility. • Library personnel shall not be responsible, nor shall they be available for setting up or clearing tables and chairs in the program rooms. However, only staff should move the partitions between the program rooms. The organization using the program room is responsible for setting up the room as needed,restoring room to posted arrangement and vacating the room by the scheduled ending time. • Room arrangement prior to the meeting as well as clearing the room of any non- library equipment, removing trash and personal belongings following use of the room shall be the sole responsibility of the person and/or group requesting the program room. • A television and VCR may be available for use within the program rooms and must be requested when booking. Responsibility for their safe and proper use rests with the organization using the facility. It is the responsibility of the reserving organization to schedule instruction on the use of equipment during regular library hours. Use of power strips is not permitted. Microphones are not available to the public. • Smoking or use of candles, incense or any other open flames is prohibited in the Library. • It is the policy of the Library to maintain its facilities in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal building codes and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. • Charges may be imposed upon the organization if its use of the equipment and facilities results in damage to the Library's property. • Permission to use the library program rooms may be withheld from groups who have damaged rooms, carpeting, equipment or furniture, who have caused a disturbance, or failed in any other way to comply with rules and regulations governing the use of the rooms. Application: • City of Coppell staff reserving the program room in accordance with City Of Coppell business will contact library staff directly and are not subject to the following application. • Library Program Room Reservation requests shall be made in-person, in writing, no more than three months in advance or less than 72 hours in advance by a responsible adult prior to the room use. Staff will confirm reservation request within 3 business days, excluding weekends and holidays. Telephone, fax or email reservations will not be taken. • A Library Program Room Reservation Request form will be completed for each requested meeting date or time. • Person making the reservation will be: • A resident of Coppell; • A William T. Cozby Public Library cardholder who must present a photo- identification; • An authorized representative of the organization; • In attendance at the requested meeting; • Held accountable for restoring the room to setup and for any damages incurred through the group's use. • In cases where a non-profit designation is not readily apparent,proof of tax exempt status (a 501c3 statement) may be required to establish eligibility to use the rooms. • Failure to comply with the regulations listed in this policy may result in the loss of future use of the program rooms and any other action deemed necessary by the City or the Library Board. Reviewed by Library Board February 14, 2002 Southlake Public Library Board Policies and Procedures Manual Policy: Study Room Use Source: City Council Category: Administration Effective Date: September 4, 2001 Statement of Purpose The purpose of this policy is to provide consistent guidance for the Southlake Public Library staff in use of the study rooms. Policy Statement The Southlake Public Library study rooms are available for a quiet place to study. The rooms are available on a first- come, first- serve basis. Patrons desiring to use the study rooms must sign in at the reference desk and show a current Southlake Public Library card. The library's study rooms accommodate a maximum of four persons each. Groups needing regular or occasional meeting space will be referred to other meeting facilities in the community. Patrons will abide by the Southlake Public Library Code of Conduct and will not adhere items to the walls. N:\Library Services\Library\Policies\Approved Study Room Use Policy.doc DEPARTMENTAL PROCEDURES: LIBRARY PAGE 1 OF 2 SUBJECT NUMBER EFFECTIVE DATE LIB-0046 May 23, 1996 Meeting Room Policy Board Room REV SUPERSEDES North Conference Room 2 August 1, 1995 South Conference Room - _ APPROVED 1. Library Meeting Rooms are available to the public on an equitable basis, regardless of the beliefs or affiliations of individuals or groups requesting their use. Permission to use library facilities does not constitute an endorsement of the organization or its activities by library staff, the Library Board or the City of North Richland Hills. 2. Meeting rooms are open to organizations for educational, civic, cultural, intellectual, or charitable activities. Meeting rooms are not available for private social functions or for commercial activities. Meeting Rooms Available: (Except Board Room) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Friday 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Board Room available Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 3. All meetings, programs, or exhibits must be free and open to the general public and to library staff. No fees, dues, or donations for any program or exhibit may be charged or collected. 4. Meeting rooms may be scheduled through the library administrative secretary. All bookings should be made at least two days in advance but may not be made for more than six months in advance. An organization may book meeting rooms up to two times a month over a six month period. The organization may not extend this consecutive booking until the six month period is over and a new application is filed. The Library must be notified immediately of meeting room cancellations. Prior inspection of a particular room is suggested to determine its suitability. 5. Library related or sponsored meetings and/or activities have first priority for use of these rooms. 6. Smoking is prohibited in all areas of the Library. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed in the Library. Otherwise, light refreshments may be served in the Board Room only. The Library is unable to furnish food serving equipment, kitchen services or supplies, or refreshments. Room equipment set-up service is not provided by the Library. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS AD-002 DEPARTMENTAL PROCEDURES: LIBRARY PAGE 2 OF 2 SUBJECT NUMBER EFFECTIVE DATE Meeting Room Policy LIB-0046 _ May 23, 1996 7. If a group distributes publicity concerning the program, sponsorship must be clear, and a telephone number of the sponsoring group included in the publicity. A copy of all publicity must be given to the administrative office prior to its distribution. 8. Attendance and seating capacity are limited by city fire code: Room Seating Capacity Board Room 18 North Conference Room 8 South Conference Room 8 9. The group is responsible for leaving the arrangement of the room as it was before the use. There may be other activities scheduled after your use or early the next day involving the set room arrangement. Storage of equipment and supplies is not available. 10. All areas must be left clean and orderly, with trash picked up and put in receptacles. 11. User agrees to assume all responsibility for any damages done to the premises as a result of their usage. In case of damage or violation of rules the user will pay restitution for repair and/or replacement based on the staff's assessment of damage or rules violation. 12. User agrees to hold harmless the City and its employees from and against any claims for damages to persons or property arising out of any use of the Library or its premises by the user. The Library is not responsible for equipment, supplies or materials left in the building by the users or spectators. 13. Exceptions to the above policies will be considered by the Library Director upon receipt of written request at the time of application. Attachment: Application for Use of Meeting Room CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS AD-002A NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY 6720 N.E. LOOP 820 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS 76180 Application for Use of Meeting Room Date: Organization: Presiding Officer: Telephone: Office: Home: Contact Person: Mailing Address: Telephone: Office: Home: Purpose of Meeting: Frequency: Expected Attendance: Dates: (no more than twice a month, six months in advance) Time Meeting Begins: Time Meeting Ends: Room: ❑ Board Room (Board Room available Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) ❑North Conference Room ❑ South Conference Room Meeting Rooms Available: (Except Board Room) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Friday 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. I have read the Meeting Room Policy Statement and will inform our membership of their responsibilities for using library meeting rooms. On behalf of this organization, I accept responsibility for leaving the room in good order or for any damages that may occur to the facility or equipment resulting from our use. Representative: Date: Library Director: Date Approved: librarian's time. The librarian should be willing and prepared to assist any user who wishes or expresses a willingness to learn more about library skills. If, however, the patron indicates that he just wants the answer, he should receive it as quickly as possible, taking into consideration how much time is required. Holds requested by telephone A patron may have one book placed on hold in a subject area for 24 hours. Photocopy requests by telephone Photocopies will not be made in advance for patrons requesting copies. XVII. MEETING ROOMS AND EXHIBITS POLICY The Meeting Room and exhibits policy is incorporated in the city wide policies adopted by the City Council. For a copy of this policy, see the Addendum. XVIII. VOLUNTEERS The Keller Library welcomes volunteers as adjunct, unpaid staff. Volunteers work under the direction of staff within guidelines set by the Library and the City. XIX. LOST AND FOUND A lost and found box is kept in the library. Articles left in the library or turned in from the park will be placed in the lost and found box. The box will be emptied once a month. All items will be donated to the Keller Community Storehouse or discarded. The Library is not responsible for personal items left in the library by patrons. XX. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION STATEMENTS As part of the Library Policy, the Keller Public Library endorses and adopts the following documents: 22 CHILD USE OF COMPUTER LAB AGREEMENT I have read the Internet Use Policy and the Computer Lab Use Policy and agree to abide by these policies and procedures. I understand that failure to abide by the Southlake Public Library policies and procedures for Internet use and Computer Lab use may result in a one-week suspension of computer privileges. Subsequent violations may result in the loss of any and all library privileges for twelve months. As parent, guardian or other responsible care giver of , I give permission for my child to use the Computer Lab and to access the Internet at the Southlake Public Library. I understand that I must accompany my child if under the age of 12. I understand that I, not the Library staff, am responsible for monitoring my child's appropriate use of the Internet and that I am responsible for any damage that may occur through my child's use of the Computer Lab and/or the Internet. Name (Please Print) Date Signature Library Card Number(s) ADULT USE OF COMPUTER LAB AGREEMENT I have read the Internet Use Policy and the Computer Lab Use Policy and agree to abide by these policies and procedures. I agree to pay any repair or replacement cost of equipment or software damaged by myself or by minors for whom I am responsible. I understand that failure to abide by the Southlake Public Library policies and procedures for Internet use and Computer Lab use may result in a one-week suspension of computer privileges. Subsequent violations may result in the loss of any and all library privileges for twelve months. Name (Please Print) Date Signature Library Card Number(s) N:\Library Services\Library\Policies\Approved Computer Use Policy (revised).doc Southlake Public Library Board Policies and Procedures Manual Policy: Computer Use Policy Source: City Council Category: Administration Effective Date: July 17, 2001, Revised November 5, 2001 Statement of Purpose The purpose of this policy is to provide consistent guidance for the Southlake Public Library staff in regards to public use of computers. Policy Statement Public use computers are available to all who meet the following criteria: 1. The user must be at least twelve (12) years of age. 2. To use the computer,the user must have their Southlake Library card, and/or a valid driver's license or picture identification. 3. A current signed Computer Lab Agreement must be on file. 4. For children under the age of twelve (12), the parent or legal guardian must reserve the computer and remain with the child(ren) while the equipment is in use. Computer use guidelines: 1. The user must sign in and out at the Reference Desk. Children must sign-in at the Youth Services desk. 2. Computer sessions will be limited to one hour. 3. The computers will be available until thirty(30) minutes before closing. 4. Paper will be available according to the Fee Schedule. 5. Only one user at a time is encouraged. 6. Reservations will not be taken. Computers will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. 7. Library staff is available to assist users but cannot provide in-depth training. 8. Patrons may download information to a disk purchased from the library or a patron's personal disk that has been scanned for viruses by the library staff 9. Patrons may not load personal software. 10. No peripheral equipment may be used on the Library computers with the exception of accommodations per the Americans with Disabilities Act. 11. Users may not attempt to modify, add to, or remove any system element. 12. Users may not attempt or assist unauthorized access to privileged or confidential computer system elements. 13. System maintenance must be performed by authorized persons only. 14. Users must not use the Library's computers for any illegal purpose. 15. Virus checking software is available on Southlake Public Library computers, Library Computer Use Policy Page 2 but cannot protect users from all viruses. The Southlake Public Library is not responsible for damage to a patron's disc or computer; nor is it responsible for lost, missing, or incorrectly saved data. 16. Users may not save information or data on the computer's hard drive. If any abuse of privilege, or violation of these rules is observed,the user will be asked to leave and may lose future use privileges. Patron Name: Library Card No. GRAPEVINE LIBRARY INTERNET/COMPUTER LAB USER CONTRACT Rules and Regulations 1. You must have a current valid library card to use the computer lab. The card must be presented at the Media Desk and will be held there until you have finished using the lab. 2. During busy periods when people are waiting, users are limited to 1/2 hour of usage daily. No reservations are made. 3. The computer lab closes 15 minutes before the library closes. Computers will be shut down then and all work and printing should be completed by that time. 4. Charges for printing are $.10 per page. Do not print until your final copy is ready. All printed pages will be paid for by the user even if those copies are unusable. Ask for assistance with printing if you are unsure about the procedure. 5. All users will be assigned a username and must log on to computers individually. A password, provided by the user will be necessary to login. Patrons are responsible for remembering passwords. Patrons must turn off the computer when finished in order to ensure no one else uses their accounts. 6. Children under 18 must have permission from parent's to use the intemet lab and indicate below the names of those children. Children must be signed on by parent with username and password or, in the case of older children, may be entrusted with username and password at the discretion of the parent. 7. Copyrighted software may not be duplicated on library microcomputers. This is stipulated by the Federal Copyright Act (Title 17 U.S.C.). 8. Library staff is available to provide assistance and help identify appropriate sites. All users should work quietly and independently without interrupting other users. . . - •, ■ • - - •, . • .• - - • - . ••V • • • - - • V Y - •• -• • . V •• - • usage of the internet/computer lab. I understand that my computer privileges will be suspended and my account cancelled if I fail to follow any of the above guidelines. Patron Date • Please allow my children under 18 listed below to use the computer lab under my username. Age. Age Age Age • Texas Library Association Intellectual Freedom Statement • Library Bill of Rights and Interpretations: • Freedom to View • Restricted Access to Library Materials • Free Access to Libraries for Minors • Statement on Labeling • Challenged Materials • Expurgation of Library Materials • Texas Library Association Methods for Dealing With Complaints About Resources • Freedom to Read Statement • Statement on Professional Ethics, 1981 • Policy on Govdrnmental Intimidation • Texas Attorney General's Opinion on confidentiality and SB 360 XXI. GLOBAL INFORMATION CENTER POLICY : ai . e: . F� . . ........ r� ....... ...... .:..�, :..:.....:::.... . . ::�:::� . :...::404k4604644* -' ... ?K r .v..:-v: $ x..v::._{ ___T v-wrfl:J} �.v. ;..••:. ;+\`•.v4?i?:i..;:.v:::.{ry:.rnv.:.}.: w: .:........ .....:_ :. •.• ... ... :}::::.:•::::}.v.'::::5\�\;}�<?:i? : ........................... .............. A..............vw::::::::::n•:{•i}:?...::}}:%i::}:6???'•:i:?iX•?:}}}?}}:::::::::•}:Yom?::.:::::::-:.....................:::.::_::- .:.................... r..r........•.:.v.:.... ..........:.::.\-x..?$ iii-}::..•.::'::cY::.:;-r>:::{.?:•?:-._:{:.`:"'":::}::_..;.:?:};;»:::.::::: Users are limited to 1.5 hours of uninterrupted usage. If no one is waiting for a terminal, unlimited time may be spent in the GIC. Reservations are no longer taken. The GIC closes 30 minutes before the library closes. All work and printing should be completed by that time. Abuse of this time limit may suspend privileges of this service. Ten cents per page is charged for all printing. All printed pages will be paid for by user - even if those printed are unusable. Ask for assistance with printing if unsure about the procedure. Children under the age of nine must be accompanied by parent. Due to space constraints, no more than 2 users per computer are allowed if more than three computers are in use. Copyrighted software may not be duplicated on library computers. This is stipulated by the Federal Copyright Act (Title 17 U.S.C.). Users accept full responsibility for damage to the hardware or software. The library is not responsible for the users' loss of data. 23 Users will be denied access to the GIC for the following violations: • changing any setting or manipulating software on the system • damaging any hardware or software on the system • accessing sexually explicite sites • gambling on the Internet Users are required to return to the main menu screen when finished. Users must pay .10 for each copy made. Violations of these policies must be reported to the library staff immediately. Abuse of this service or vandilism of the hardware, software or center will close the center to all users. Users must exit the GIC at posted closing times. No exceptions. It is the responsibility of the user to plan adequately for the time needed to finish work. All users must work quietly and independently without disturbing other users. Individuals will be asked to leave the GIC if they do not comply. XXII. INTERNET POLICY While recognizing that the Internet provides access to a vast array of tools and resources for different age levels and points-of-view, the Keller Public Library does not act in place or absence of the parent or guardian and is not responsible for enforcing any restrictions which a parent or guardian may place on minors of this resource. The accuracy of information gained through this resource is the responsibility of each originator/producer. The Keller Public Library does not guarantee the accuracy of information obtained through the Internet. The library does not accept reference questions by e-mail. XXIII. AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT The City of Keller does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. 24