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Workstation Use Policy
Workstations are provided to enhance the mission of the Chelmsford Public Library. This policy sets out appropriate use of the Library public workstations in order to ensure the maximum library-related use of limited numbers of public workstations, to prevent damage to library computing resources, and to provide guidelines for use.

Rights and Responsibilities:
Computers and networks can provide access to resources as well as the ability to communicate with others worldwide. Such open access is a privilege and requires that individual users act responsibly. Users must respect the rights and sensibilities of others. They must respect the integrity of the computer systems and related physical resources, and observe all relevant laws and regulations.

Library computers are provided for:

• Access to library catalogs

• Access to informational databases provided by the Library

• Access to Internet resources

• Word processing at designated workstations

• Playing selected CD-ROM games in the Children's Room.

In keeping with Guidelines for Use of the Library:

• Users should follow posted procedures

• Users may use only the software or hardware devices provided by the Library on the Library's workstations

• Users may not download to a computer hard drive

• Users may not install, delete, or modify Library hardware or software

• Inappropriate use includes, but is not limited to:

Attempting to alter default settings in any way

Attempting to violate any security systems on the workstation or the network

Destruction of or damage to equipment, software, or data belonging to the Chelmsford Library or other users

Using the machines in any way that violates local, state, or federal law.

The Library reserves the right to terminate the workstation use privileges of any person abusing the above principles.

The Chelmsford Public Library is not responsible for damage to a patron's disk or computer or for any loss of data, or liability that may occur from patron use of Library computers.

Approved, Library Board of Trustees
August 9, 2000

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