Public Computers at the Library

 

It's free to use the computers at the Library. You may book half-hour sessions to a maximum of one hour per day at the Service Desk or by phoning the Library at 604-485-4796.  You may print on the Library's printer for $.15/page. Remember to pay for these prints at the Service Desk.

Library Public Computers Policy

    The library provides free public computers to access the Internet, perform basic office tasks, use learning and literacy-enhancing software provided by the Library and to consult the Library's Catalogue.

    Patrons must use only the software provided by the Library on its public computers.

    The Chief Librarian or his/her delegate will design procedures to allow patrons access to the public computers in a fair and orderly manner.

    The library provides access to its public computers according to the principles of Intellectual Freedom and consistent with its Mission and Values.

    Patrons who use Public computers are expected to adhere to the Library's Patron Etiquette and Decorum policy.

    Library public computers are located in areas shared by Library patrons of all ages, backgrounds and sensibilities.  Patrons are asked to consider others when viewing potentially offensive or controversial information or images.

    The library provides information to all its patrons on safe use of the Internet.

    It is the patron's responsibility to conform to copyright laws and regulations and licensing agreements when using the Library's public computers.

 

Library Public Computer Use by Children

     All children, regardless of age, may use the Library's public computers.


     It is the responsibility of parents and guardians to limit their children's use of Library computers and enforce those limits if they wish.  The Library assumes that all children who use the Library computers have their parent's or guardian's permission if required.

     Parents are solely responsible for how their children us computers at the Library even when their children are unaccompanied.

     Materials promoting safe use of the Internet by children are placed near all public computers.


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