DIGITAL ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

Central Swindon North Parish Community Libraries in partnership with Swindon Libraries & Information Service 

Digital Acceptable Use Policy

All users are required to abide by our Digital Acceptable Use Policy when in our Community Libraries, Swindon Libraries core libraries, and other libraries within Swindon Borough. This policy sets out what is permissible when accessing library public computers, library provided Wi-Fi, and when using your own laptops, smart phones, tablets, or other personal devices.

Part 1: Public Computers

• We do not require you to have library membership, and all users may access the People's Network in Central Swindon North Parish Community Libraries. Please note that when visiting Swindon Libraries core libraries users may only access public computers if they are library members and are using the library card number registered in their name.

• Access to the resources on this PC is made available to users on the understanding that their use of the system or any consequences arising from it is at their own risk. Safeguarding personal data is the user’s own responsibility.

• The user undertakes not to create or access any obscene, offensive or illegal material. Central Swindon North Community Libraries and Swindon Libraries’ decision as to which websites fall into these categories is final.

• Where laws have clearly been broken external agencies, including the police, may be contacted.

• The library service is not responsible for costs or damages that may be incurred by the user whilst using the People’s Network computers.

• Users who choose to send information via the Internet must do so in their own name.

• The library service cannot guarantee the availability of specific web sites or have any control on the performance of the Internet.

• The library service cannot be responsible for the content or quality of information found on the Internet.

• The library service makes use of software to filter and monitor the content accessed from the Internet.

• No more than two people allowed at a computer at any one time.

• Parents and carers are responsible for setting and communicating the standards their children should follow when using the computers. Central Swindon North Community Libraries and Swindon Libraries are not responsible for monitoring unsupervised children's access to the Internet.

• The use of this computer for commercial purposes is not permitted.

• Downloading is only permitted to USB memory devices. These will be virus checked when used.

• Material can be printed on payment of the appropriate charge and must comply with current copyright regulations.

• Library staff are permitted to view computer screens at any time during a session to ensure compliance with the Acceptable Use policy.

• Library staff are permitted to terminate any session that contravenes this policy.

• Wilful or malicious damage to the computer or network equipment is not acceptable and will result in access being withdrawn.

Part 2: Wi-Fi

1. By inputting the password and accessing our Wi Fi network you agree to abide by our DIGITAL ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY.

2. Use of our Wi-Fi service is at your own risk and safeguarding personal data is your own responsibility.

3. You may not use our Wi-Fi service for commercial or illegal purposes

4. You must not access or create any obscene, offensive or illegal material. Library staff have the right to ask you to stop and refusal could lead to you being asked to leave. Staff decisions on these matters is final.

5. Wilful or malicious damage to our computer network or equipment will result in access being withdrawn.

6. Library staff are permitted to view any device screens at any time in our libraries to ensure compliance with our DIGITAL ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY.

7. Where laws have clearly been broken, external agencies may be contacted, including the Police.

8. If plugging in a device, ensure cables and leads are not a trip hazard or causing an obstruction.

9. Central Swindon North Community Libraries and Swindon Libraries are not responsible for:
(1) costs or damages incurred using Wi-Fi;
(2) the content or quality of online information;
(3) the availability of websites or have any control on the performance of the Internet;
(4) monitoring unsupervised children's internet use;
(5) IT issues relating to Wi-Fi;
(6) setting up laptops or other devices.

10. Central Swindon North Community Libraries and Swindon Libraries use software to filter and monitor content accessed online.

Part 3: Use of Personal Laptops, Smart Phones, Tablets and Other Devices
 
You may plug in or charge laptops, smart phones or other devices in our libraries subject to the following conditions:

1. You may use only designated power points.

2. You must not unplug or switch off any other electrical equipment.

3. If plugging in a device, ensure cables and leads are not a trip hazard or causing an obstruction.

4. Devices must not be left unattended

5. It is your responsibility to ensure that your device is safe to use. We cannot be held responsible for any issues caused by charging your device. If a device causes our power circuit to trip then you may not use it again until you can prove it has been successfully PAT safety-tested (Portable Appliance Testing).

6. You may only use USB ports on our public computers when you are logged in to that computer.

7. We cannot be held responsible for any issues caused by the use of memory sticks or similar devices on library computers.



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