6.003 Internet Access

05/21/2024
Replaces 01/21/2020


6.003 INTERNET ACCESS 

The First Amendment of the United States Constitution protects the rights of citizens from governmental intrusion into what they see, hear, view and read. It also applies to people accessing content on the internet. 

Arlington Heights Memorial Library computers have filtered access to the internet in compliance with the Federal Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA). The filtering and security software provided on the library's computers are designed to help protect minors and prohibit access to visually inappropriate or harmful material, "hacking" and other forms of unlawful activity, unauthorized disclosure of personal information, and to protect safety and security when using direct electronic communications. This software is not 100% effective and may not block access to all materials considered offensive or unsafe. Due to the nature and growth of the internet there will occasionally be sites that are not filtered by the library's internet content filter. Therefore, the library cannot provide complete assurance about the appropriateness of internet content. 

Customers may request to have the filter turned off for bona fide research and other lawful purposes without explanation. 

The library affirms the right and responsibility of parents and caregivers to decide which library resources are appropriate for their children and to monitor their children's use of library resources, including internet use. In the case of minors, internet use in the library is the responsibility of the user and the parent or guardian. 

The library assumes responsibility only for the information contained on the Arlington Heights Memorial Library website. 

The library reserves the right to suspend the use of its computers and/or the library by anyone who uses library computing equipment, electronic devices or a network for an illegal purpose or for a purpose in violation of the standards outlined in Policy 7.001 – Library’s Code of Conduct.