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Internet Access Policy for Libraries
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- Brierley Hill 29 access points
- Dudley 25 access points (including two in the Childrens Library)
- Halesowen 28 access points
- Stourbridge 25 access points(including four in the Childrens Library)
Computer access is also available in the Borough's other fourteen libraries at
Each library has Internet access, MS Office as well as printing and scanning facilities.
Dudley Libraries learning centre agreement
By using the computers you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this agreement. Please make sure that you read and understand it.
If you need help please ask
Who may use the Computers
Adult library members
- When asking a member of staff to book a computer on their behalf members must present their Dudley library ticket or full ID to include name and address
- Members who owe £5 or more to Dudley Libraries will not be allowed to use the computers
Junior library members (those aged under 14)
- Must have been given permission to use the computers by a parent or guardian before being allowed to do so
- When asking a member of staff to book a computer on their behalf members must present their Dudley library ticket
Visitors to the Borough
- Will have to present identification before being allowed to use the computers e.g. a passport, driving licence
- Visitors to the borough will be encouraged to join the library after using the computers twice
- No more than two people may use a computer at a time
Opening times
- The first session of the day begins 15 minutes after the library opens. The last session ends 15
- minutes before the library closes
Charges
- It is free to use the computers in Dudley Libraries
- A charge will be made for printouts
PINS
- It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that they keep their PIN secure
- It is recommended that customers change their PIN on a regular basis
Computer bookings
- “Fast Track” computers, where available, may only be booked for 15 minutes
- Computer sessions may only be booked for one hour. This may be extended up to a maximum of three hours per day, as long as it is not needed by another user
- At the end of a session users will be automatically logged off and the computer will be rebooted
- Any files saved onto the computer will be automatically deleted at the end of each session
- Staff are allowed to view the computer screen and check usage at any time
Customers may not:
- Use someone else’s ticket
- Interfere with or damage any part of a computer or item of furniture.
- Access internet sites promoting illegal activities or organisations
- Use the computers for illegal activities
- Access pornographic or obscene internet sites
- Users found doing any of the above will be banned from using the learning centres and may also be banned from accessing all other Dudley Libraries services
Dudley Libraries will:
- Use filters to try to make sure that unsuitable web sites are blocked out, but this does not
- guarantee to block all unsuitable sites
- Keep a record of all internet sites accessed from Dudley Libraries computers. These will be
- passed to the appropriate authorities if requested
Dudley Libraries do not accept responsibility for:
- Goods or services ordered using a computer at the library
- Any loss of data or costs incurred as a result
- The misuse of its computers by users
- Any material that a user receives while using a library computer
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