Internet Safety Policy- Adopted August 14, 2007

Flenniken Public Library

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INTERNET SAFETY POLICY
For Flenniken Public Library
Introduction
It is the policy of Flenniken Public Library to: (a) prevent user access over its computer network to, or transmission of, inappropriate material via Internet, electronic mail, or other forms of direct electronic communications; (b) prevent unauthorized access and other unlawful online activity; (c) prevent unauthorized online disclosure, use, or dissemination of personal identification information of minors.
Definitions
Key terms are as defined in the Children’s Internet Protection Act.  
Inappropriate Network Usage
To the extent practical, steps shall be taken to promote the safety and security of users of the Flenniken Public Library online computer network when using electronic mail, chat rooms, instant messaging, and other forms of direct electronic communications.
Specifically, as required by the Neighborhood Children’s Internet Protection Act, prevention of inappropriate network usage includes: (a) access by minors to inappropriate matter on the Internet and World Wide Web; (b) unauthorized access, including so-called ‘hacking,’ and other unlawful activities; and (c) unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal identification information regarding minors. 
Any violation of library policy and rules may result in loss of library-provided access to the Internet. Additional disciplinary action may be taken in keeping with existing procedures and practices regarding inappropriate language or behavior. When and where applicable, law enforcement agencies may be involved.
The library board recognizes the fact that ‘inappropriate’ is a nebulous term that does not have a standard definition.