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Ames Free Library Internet Policy

• Please sign up to use a computer at the Circulation Desk.
  
• You may work for 1/2 hour - or up to 1 hour if the computer is not needed.
  
• Food and drink are prohibited at all computer workstations.
  
• Use of personal software is not allowed without permission from the Technology  Librarian. Please make arrangements in advance.
  
• Be sure to save all work to a disk while working. Disks for downloading and saving data may be purchased for $1.00.
  
• Computers automatically reboot when left idle for longer than 15 minutes. Any data not stored on a floppy or diskette will be lost.
  
• Do not shut down computers when you are finished.
  
• Computers will automatically shutdown 10 minutes before the library closes, so please plan accordingly.
  
  

• When you apply for a library card you will be asked to sign a statement that you  understand that the information found on the Internet is unregulated and uncontrollable. By signing the statement you agree that the Ames Free Library cannot be held responsible for the information, text, graphics or pictures found on the Internet.
  
• Children under 18 need a signed parent's permission form. Parents must sign the form in person for each child.
  
• Internet use, first and foremost, is for research.

• Research users have first priority. You may be asked to finish other activities if the computer you are using is needed.
  
• Commercial use or political lobbying is inappropriate.
  
• Transmitting threatening or harassing material is illegal.
  
• Viewing websites with explicitly sexual or violent content is inappropriate.
  
• Copying or downloading copyrighted material is illegal.
  
• Knowingly transmitting computer viruses is illegal.