Lowell Public Library
Board Policy Manual
Section: 50.750
Computer Use Policy
Public computer systems and resources are provided at the Lowell Public Library to further the mission of the Library.
The public may not use staff computers.
Use of Public Access Computers
Computer use at the library is a privilege, which requires users to be civil, courteous and lawful. This privilege will be revoked for abusive or disruptive behavior; any unauthorized use is expressly forbidden. Library Staff, in accordance with Library Policy and Procedure, will determine such behavior.
Patrons may not store any files on the library’s computers. No software may be installed on any library computer except by the System Administrator.
Failure to comply with Library policy or staff direction may result in immediate restriction or termination of the user’s computer privileges.
The library does not guarantee computer availability when the library is open. The Library shall not be liable for any direct or indirect incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use, operations or inability to use the system.
Staff may use Library computer resources only for purposes related to the performance of their duties as employees and official library business during their working hours.
Lowell Public Library assumes no liability for any damages arising from the use of its computers or Internet services. Any user or patron who uses a public access computer agrees to abide by all Library policies, guidelines and procedures. Violations of this policy may result in the loss of Library computer use privileges or expulsion from the Library. The Library will be the sole arbitrator of what constitutes a violation of this policy.
Policy Revision Dates
Adopted: February 19, 2007
Revised: September 15, 2014
Reviewed and readopted: January 18, 2016
Revised April 19, 2021
Reviewed: September 19, 2023
Reviewed: January 16, 2024