Internet Use Policy

The Durham Public Library provides computer use and Internet access for our patrons to enhance our collection and to help fulfill informational and educational goals consistent with our mission.

The Internet is a global network of multimedia information with no central authority or governing body. Not all information available is accurate, current or complete. Users are encouraged to exercise critical judgment in evaluating the validity of information.

Parents or guardians of minors using the Internet are responsible for providing guidance to the children under their care. The Internet may contain material that is inappropriate for viewing by children. The library staff is not in a position to monitor and supervise children’s use of the Internet. As with other library materials, restriction of a child’s access to the Internet is the responsibility or the parent or guardian. It is not possible for the library staff to control or monitor specific information which may be located on the Internet.

Security in an electronic environment cannot be guaranteed, therefore all transactions, files, and communication are vulnerable to unauthorized access and should be considered public.

Use of the Internet is a privilege and access is voluntary. Unacceptable use, as determined by the library will result in disciplinary action.

A person may reserve, in person or by phone, the use of the Internet workstations for one hour at a time. Usage time may be extended if no one else is waiting to use the workstation.

The library does not provide electronic mail accounts to users.

Access to chat or discussion groups is not permitted.

Copies printed from the Internet are .10 per page. Please pay at the front desk.

All computers are turned off 15 minutes before the library closes. All printing should be done prior to that time.

To signify that you have read and understand these guidelines, click the button below. You may then proceed with computer use.