Internet Use Policy

The Brighton Memorial Library provides access to the Internet through AT & T DSL.  Internet access is available as an additional information resource on the library's computers.  It is the intention of the library to extend this service as a privilege to our patrons.  Patrons should not assume that this use is a right nor is it the obligation of the library to provide this access.

The computer at Brighton Memorial Library is for educational and information use only, not for unauthorized, illegal, or unethical purposes.  Viewing of certain materials in the public library may be considered improper in time, place, or manner.  Without wishing to censor access, the library staff reserves the right to prohibit material that in their judgment is inappropriate for viewing ni the public area.  This may include material that the patron does not find personally offensive. The Board of Trustees reserves the right for the library staff to restrict access to the internet when necessary.

Parent of minor children (under age 18) must assume responsbility for their children's use of the internet at Brighton Memorial Public Library.  Children 12 years old and younger must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian while on the internet.  As with other library materials, restriction of a child's access to information on the internet is the responsibility of the parent or guardian.

Internet Rules at Brighton Memorial Public Library

1.  Patron must have a current library card with Brighton Memorial Public Library or from another public library within the Lewis & Clark Library System.

2.  Patron must be in good standing--no fines, overdues, or unpaid charges of any kind.

3.  Patron under 18 years of age must have a Parental Agreement for Minor's Use of Internet Access from signed by a parent or guardian on file with the library.

4.  Patrons 12 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian while accessing the internet.

5.  Time on the internet will be 1 hour.  Sign in with the librarian.

6.  There will be no gaming on the internet.  Chat rooms and bulletin boards are not allowed.

7.  Copies are 25 cents per page printed.

8.  The library is not responsible for any damage to the patron's software.  Patrons may save work or download from the internet to their own floppy disk, never to the library's hard drive. 

9.  Report any problems to the librarian.  Please do not try to fix problems yourself.

• The Library will only accept donations as replacement of lost or damaged items if the replacement is the same title, same version, and new or nearly new.  For example the library will not accept a paperback book as replacement for a lost hardback book.
• Once the cost of a patron’s fine reached the replacement cost of the item the fine will be the value of the item.
  
• If a patron owes a fine of $3.00 or more, the patron cannot check out any items (books, videos, audios, etc.) until the fine has been paid.