Policies

Internet Access Policies:

• The internet shall be available anytime the Library is open on a first-come basis, with no reservations taken except for a class; Wi-fi service is available – check at the circulation desk for passwords.


• All computer patrons must sign in and out at the circulation desk.


• A patron may use his/her own flash drive or cd. However, if a program is downloaded to the desktop, it must be removed when the patron leaves. Nothing may be downloaded to the hard drive.


• Users may not use their own software or disks on the Library's computers.


• Instant messaging; chat room; music, video, and movie downloads; and the watching of films, television programs, etc. are not allowed.


• Users may not change the preference setting in the browser nor tamper with computer or printer settings


• According to the amended Electronic Privacy Act of 1986, the Communications Decency Act of 1996, and state criminal code 18 PA C.S. 5903, users are required to: avoid disruptive use of  other networks and actions, which destroy others' hardware and software; hack into another's computer; and refrain from bringing up pornography.
  The consequence of these and any other misuse of the Library's computers will result in banishment from their use. Any illegal activities will be reported to the appropriate agencies.


• Librarians reserve the right to review a computer user's history.


• Printing from the computer costs $.25 for black and white copies and $.50 for color.


• Users are responsible for reading and following these rules.

Videos and DVDs:

 1. Up to four videos and DVDs may be checked out at a time by an adult (at least 18 years old).

2. Videos and DVDs must be returned inside the library or in the labeled slot at the top of the stairs. They may not be returned in the steel book drop at the bottom of the stairs.

3. Fines for overdue videos and DVDs are $1.00 per title per day.

4. Patrons will be charged the full current retail price for any video or DVD which is lost or damaged, plus a $5.00 processing fee.

5. A borrowing agreement must be signed in the presence of a librarian before videos or DVDs can be checked out.

 

Materials Purchase and Donations:

Materials shall be selected by the Library Director, using her professional expertise and standard book reviews. Ours is a user-centered, popular collection. Books are selected to fill information gaps, update existing collections, and provide popular, current titles. Patron requests are filled through purchase or inter-library loan. The library reserves the right to make disposition of all materials received.

For donations, the director uses the same standards which apply to purchased materials. We welcome clean and presentable materials. 2. If donated material is added to the library collection, the library reserves the right to classify and arrange the materials in whatever fashion is most in keeping with the library's needs. The donor may not restrict access to, use of, or placement of donated materials. Once added to the collection, donated materials will be subject to the regular retention procedures. 3. Books that are damaged, mildewed, water-stained, or underlined can not be accepted. We cannot use Reader's Digest Condensed Books, textbooks, or magazines. 4. The library does not provide an appraisal service, suggest value, recommend professional appraisers, nor provide lists of donated materials. 5. Receipts for the number of items donated are available upon request.