Oro Valley Internet Access Policy
The Town of Oro Valley Public Library offers public access to the World Wide Web as an integral part of its research and information services. Library users may use the Internet for educational and informational purposes.
The Internet provides access to diverse resources from many countries and cultures that may not be found in the Library’s collections. However, because the Internet is a vast and unregulated medium, the Library has limited control over information, images, and commentary available through the Internet and is not responsible for the accuracy, authority, or timeliness of the content. Further, the Library cannot protect users from information and images that they might find offensive or disturbing.
As a public institution open to use by minors, the library restricts access to certain materials as described in the Arizona Harmful to Minors Act, (ARS 13-3501, 13-3506, 13-3507, 13-3508).
The library uses filtering technology on all computers with Internet access. Patrons 18 years of age and older are given a choice of an Internet session with a basic filter or one that has additional filtering. The intent of the basic option is to block websites that are considered to be pornographic. The intent of the additional filtering is to block websites that are not appropriate for children.
Parents and legal guardians have the responsibility to oversee their child’s exposure to and use of the Internet. Parents and children are encouraged to seek guidance from Library staff, visit the website for National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and visit the Kids section on the Library’s website regarding sites of interest to children.
Town of Oro valley Public Library reminds users that computers are located in public areas shared by people of all ages and backgrounds. Internet users must be considerate and respectful of other library users, and especially mindful of children in the Library, particularly when accessing information or images others may find offensive. Library user information is kept confidential in agreement with the Town of Oro Valley Public Library and state law.
User Responsibilities
All users of the Internet are expected to use this resource in a manner consistent with the purposes for which it is provided and according to the guidelines established by the Library. Responsible use of the Internet includes:
- Refraining from illegal or unethical use, including violation of federal, state (ARS 13-3508, 13-3506, 13-3507, 13-3501), or local laws and regulations
- Using the Library’s Internet resources for educational and informational purposes
- Respecting intellectual property rights by making only authorized copies of copyrighted or licensed software or data on the Internet
- Respecting the privacy of others by not misrepresenting oneself as another user, by not attempting to modify or gain access to files, passwords, or data belonging to others; and by not seeking disallowed access to any computer system via the Internet
- Refraining from damaging or altering the configuration of the equipment to access the Internet or the software or data residing on the Internet
- Refraining from the deliberate propagation of destructive processes such as computer “worms”, “viruses”, and “trojan horses”.
Failure to comply with these regulations may result in the loss of Library privileges, up to and including permanent trespass from all Town of Oro Valley Public Library facilities.