Services - Internet Use

Internet access opens up a universe of informational, educational,and recreational resources, and the Library is pleased to offer it to the public.

PATRONS SHOULD NOTE, however, that the Internet is an open, unregulated forum and that the Library cannot control, select, or monitor the constantly changing material accessible though it. Library users access the Internet at their own discretion and may find some materials inaccurate or objectionable. As with all Library materials, individuals are responsible for determining what is appropriate for them and their families. The Library strongly urges parents and guardians of minor children to monitor and set guidelines for young people's Internet use.

Guidelines for Internet use

• Computers are provided primarily for research and education.
• The library prohibits the use of library equipment to access child pornography or any other obscene material.
• Use is limited to times posted on the signup sheet, one session per day unless otherwise permitted by staff.
• All printing is 10 cents per page.
• No more than two people may use a station at one time, unless otherwise permitted by staff.
• Users are not permitted to add, delete or modify any hardware or software in the library's system, or to load personal software on library machines; patrons are liable for any damage to equipment and may suffer loss of library privileges.
• The Library reserves the right to terminate an Internet session at any time for failure to comply with this policy.
• Anyone aggrieved by loss of library privileges may appeal to the Library Board of Trustees.

The City of Newport, including the Newport Public Library, is not responsible for any user's misuse of copyright or other violation of local, state or federal law or regulation; the user agrees, by use of the City's equipment, to indemnify, defend and hold the City of Newport, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers harmless from any claim, action or loss arising from the use of the City's equipment and services, including Internet access.