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The Internet is a vast, ever-changing system of information
transfers and communication opportunities. The Fairfax
County Public Library (FCPL) provides Internet access
to assist you in obtaining answers to your information
needs.
FCPL provides links on its Web site to other sites
and to search engines to assist you. FCPL provides access
to the Internet, but is not responsible for the accuracy,
validity, or appropriateness of information beyond what
is on its own site. Staff are available to assist you
with suggestions on how you can evaluate the quality
of information you may find on the Internet.
Eligibility
Use of the Internet is open to all library users. Parents
or guardians are responsible for the information accessed
by their own children. Refer to the library's Web site
for links to sites that provide suggestions on using
the Internet safely and effectively.
Time Limits
Internet sessions on library workstations are 30 minutes
long. Due to the popularity of this service, users are
limited to two sessions per day. Sessions extend beyond
30 minutes if no other users are waiting. During your
Internet session, you can select items to print. The
charge for printing is 15 cents per black and white
page or one dollar per color page; print jobs are automatically
deleted after one hour.
Internet access on your wireless device is available
during regularly scheduled library service hours.
There is no time limit for wireless access during
these hours.
Downloading
On library workstations, information found on the Internet
may be downloaded to your own storage device within
your session time limit. Be aware that downloaded
files may contain computer viruses so please use
proper precautions. The library is not responsible
for damages which may result from files downloaded
from the Internet. You must adhere to copyright
and software licensing restrictions when downloading.
The same disclaimer and considerations apply to
downloading information to your wireless device.
Uploading
The library does not permit the uploading of files
onto its equipment. This restriction does not apply
to your wireless device.
Use of Library Workstations
and Internet Access
All computer hardware, software, and Internet access
provided in the Fairfax County Public Library shall
not be used for any unlawful purpose; e.g., fraud,
gambling, child pornography. Threats and the unauthorized
use of the name or picture of another person are not
permitted. Access to the Internet at the library is
filtered in accordance with Section 42.1-36.1 of the
Code of Virginia.
These restrictions also apply to wireless devices.
Tampering with or in any way altering the library's
Internet access, or interfering with other wireless
devices without consent, are also not permitted.
Printing
Printing services are available from library workstations.
Printing services are not available from wireless devices.*
Failure to comply with these acceptable
uses will result in loss of Internet privileges at the
Fairfax County Public Library.
Fairfax County Public Library
March 2008
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