Users should know the basics of computer use, including the use of a mouse.  Because of time restraints, staff can offer only limited personal instruction.  Short classes on the Internet are offered occasionally.

There is a wealth of on-line information resources available on the World Wide Web.  Internet resources are offered b a worldwide, highly diverse group of institutions, businesses and individuals.  Much of the material is enriching and educational ; some however, may be offensive, defamatory, controversial, inaccurate, out of date, and/or illegal.  The Library does not monitor and cannot control the material accessed through the Internet and cannot be held responsible for the content of material accessed through the Internet. Patrons use the Internet at their own discretion and are responsible for the access points reached.  Users are advised to evaluate the information they receive, including verifying it through additional resources.

Use of the Library's Internet connection is a privilege, not a right.  The user is accountable for his or her actions and activity while on-line.  Use of the Library's Internet workstations can be traced.  Unacceptable use of the Internet network will result in the suspension or revocation or Internet privileges and may result in loss of Library privileges.  Illegal acts involving Library computers may also be subject to prosecution by local ,state or federal authorities.

Access will be offered to Library Cardholders in good standing who are 18 years or older and who have signed an Internet User's Agreement form.

Minors under age 18 may have access through specially designated terminals in the Young People's area (filtered access), provided a parent or guardian comes to the Library to register them and to sign a parental permission form.  Internet access in the Young People's Room is filtered through CyberPatrol software; however, no filtering software operates perfectly.  The Library cannot be responsible for undesirable material inadvertently accessed by children.