Revised and re-adopted by the Louisville Public Library Board of Trustees,
September 28, 2011.

Foundations of the Computer Use Policy

The Library is committed to the principles of intellectual freedom and the freedom to access information from a variety of sources. The Internet is an information resource that allows public library users access to a wide variety of information. Library staff cannot control the content of the constantly changing Internet. Some information may be outdated, incorrect, or biased. Users may find some content is personally offensive.

Use of the Internet by Children and Teens

Parents and designated caregivers are responsible for their minor children’s use of computers at the Library. All Children’s and Teen computers are filtered. Filtering software is not perfect, however, and it may not block everything that might be considered objectionable.

Unacceptable Use of the Library's Computers

• Disruptive behavior in the vicinity of workstations
• Destruction of, or damage to, equipment, software, or data belonging to the Library or other users
• Interference with or disruption of network users, services, or equipment
• Unauthorized monitoring of electronic communications
• Violation of computer system security or integrity
• Using the network to make unauthorized entry to any other machine accessible via the Library's networks
• Propagation of computer worms or viruses
• Unauthorized use of computer accounts, access codes, or network identification numbers assigned to others
• Violation of software license agreements
• Violation of copyright laws
• Violation of network usage policies and regulations
• Falsification of one's age to gain access to Internet sites
• Distribution of unsolicited advertising
• Violation of another user's privacy
• Viewing sexually explicit material
• Violation of federal, state, or local laws

Consequences of Violating the Computer Use Policy

Library staff visually monitors use of computers for violations of this policy. Violators may lose their library privileges. They may also be subject to criminal prosecution or other legal action.