The Bloomingdale Free Public Library offers 4 public computers with internet access, in addition to a stand-alone computer with Microsoft Office applications.

Please view our Internet Access Policy here

Rules of use of Internet computers

Library Responsibility and the Internet:

  • The Internet is an unregulated medium and it enables access to some material that may be offensive, disturbing and/or illegal, as well as materials that are personally, professionally and culturally enriching to individuals of all ages.
  • Library staff does not monitor and has no control over the information accessed through the internet.
  • The Bloomingdale Free Public Library cannot be held accountable for the content information accessed through the Internet.  Each individual user must accept responsibility for determining content timeliness and accuracy.

 Staff Assistance:

  • Staff provides limited assistance for basic start up procedures.
  • If patrons have never used computers or have specific questions about the Internet, books are available.  Classes and tutorials are also available from a variety of sources.

 Time and Use Limits:

  • Users are limited to two (2) one hour sessions per day, unless no one is waiting.
  • Users may have up to three (3) consecutive sessions when no one is waiting.

Filtering Software:

  • Filtering software is on all Internet access computers.
  • Adults may request their desired level of filtering from no filtering (filtering disabled) to a high level of filtering.
  • The Library cannot guarantee the effectiveness of the filtering software.  The filters may still allow a patron (adult or child) to Internet sites and information which the patron or patron’s parent/guardian considers inappropriate.  Also, filters may deny access to a site which the patron would consider appropriate.

 Downloading:

  • Patrons may not download to the hard drive of the computer.
  • Patrons may print information located on electronic databases and the Internet at ten (10) cents a page for black/white printing or twenty-five (25) per page for color printing.
  • Patrons may not upload to the Internet from the Library’s computer.

E-Mail:

  • The Library does not offer electronic mail accounts.
  • Patrons may not download their e-mail for their private accounts.

Computer Use:

  • Catalog only workstations are not available for general Internet use.
  • A stand-alone computer is available for patron use to do word processing/spreadsheets from their own floppy disks.  The Library is not responsible for disks.  The Library is not responsible for any damages that may occur to disks as a result of electrical malfunctions, power surges, computer viruses, etc.  Printing is available from the stand-alone printer.  Printing is ten (10) cents per page.
  • Patrons may print information located on electronic databases and the Internet at ten (10) cents a page for black/white printing or twenty-five (25) per page for color printing.
  • Patrons may not install, download or use any unauthorized (personal) software on Library computers.
  • Patrons may not alter the Library’s hardware or software.  Patrons may not attach equipment to the Library’s hardware.
  • If you experience hardware of software problems while you are using the computer, please ask a staff member for help.  Do not attempt to resolve the problem yourself.

Ethical Use:

  • Internet computers may only be used for legal purposes.
  • Unacceptable uses include, but are not limited to: harassment of other users; libeling or slandering other users; destruction of or damage to equipment, software or data belonging to the Library; disruption or unauthorized monitoring of electronic communications; unauthorized copying of copyright protected material; access disruptive to other patrons.

Loss of Privilege:

  • Misuse or abuse of the Library’s computers will result in suspension of Internet access privileges.

Children’s Use:

  • Material is available on the Internet, which parents may feel is inappropriate for their children.  Parents are encouraged to take an active role in using the Internet with their child.
  • Parents or guardians of minor children, not the Library or its staff, are responsible for the information accessed by children.

 
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