Internet and Electronic Resources User Guidelines

Library users who access the library’s Internet and other electronic services are responsible for using them in an ethical, legal, and considerate manner. Users must respect the integrity of computing resources and facilities, respect the rights of other users, comply with all relevant laws (local, state, federal and international), and abide by North Lake Community Library policies and procedures.

Examples of prohibited usage include, but are not limited, to:
Using the Internet workstations for any illegal purposes
Engaging in any activity that is deliberately offensive or creates an intimidating or hostile environment
Representing oneself as another person or using the Internet to transmit obscene, threatening, or harassing materials
Viewing, displaying, or printing explicit graphical images in violation of Texas Law: PC 43.24, Sale, Distribution, or Display of Harmful Material to Minor
Damaging or destroying equipment, software, or data belonging to the Library or to other users, including adding, altering, or deleting files on library workstations, hard drives, or other Library computer equipment
Violating computer system or network integrity, including attempts to bypass Network security functions, obtain passwords, or alter the configuration of Library workstations in any way
Violating copyright laws. U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code) prohibits reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials, except as permitted by principles of "fair use." Responsibility for any possible copyright infringement lies solely with the user. North Lake Community Library expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility resulting thereof.

Library users who violate these “User Guidelines” may be removed from the Library and may have their Library privileges revoked. Illegal acts involving the Library's Internet and electronic resources may also be subject to prosecution by local, state, or federal authorities.