Internet Use Policy

I wish to use the Martins Ferry Public Library's OPLIN (Ohio Public Library information Network) workstations, to access selected OPLIN databases, the Internet and other special information sources. In order to use this resource, I agree to the following understandings.

1. I agree to show a valid library card, from Martins Ferry or from some other library, or some other form of identification, at the circulation desk before using an OPLIN workstation.
2. I agree to use OPLIN workstations as an informational resource of the Martins Ferry Public Library. I will not use them for any unauthorized, illegal or unethical purpose; and I will not intentionally create, receive or display text or graphics that may be construed as pornographic, obscene, or offensive to library customers or staff.
3. I agree to limit my time at an OPLIN workstation to one 1-hour segment per day so that others can also use it; and I agree that during very busy times I will comply with staff requests to limit my time even further. If there is no demand for an OPLIN workstation after my initial hour, I may be able to continue to use that workstation with the understanding another user can replace me at any time following my initial hour.
4. If I have an e-mail account through some other provider, I may access it, but I will not utilize the OPLIN workstations as my primary access to e-mail. OPLIN and the Martins Ferry Public Library cannot supply e-mail accounts to users of OPLIN or of the Martins Ferry Public Library.
5. I understand that most of the information available from the internet is not generated by the Martins Ferry Public Library or by OPLIN. Information available through OPLIN workstations is not warranted by the Martins Ferry Public Library or by OPLIN to be accurate, factual, authoritative or complete. As a library consumer, I will use this information at my own risk. As an individual I will be responsible for determining what I wish to view and access through the internet. I will not hold the Martins Ferry Public Library or OPLIN responsible for offensive or inappropriate materials which may be found in some internet files.
6. I affirm that, if I am under the age of 18 years, I have signed permission from my parents or guardian to use OPLIN terminals, and I agree that I will adhere to my family's values and wishes in accessing, viewing and printing material fom the Internet.