{"id":1078,"date":"2020-09-08T23:22:43","date_gmt":"2020-09-08T23:22:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/michaels225.sg-host.com\/?page_id=1078"},"modified":"2020-10-16T00:59:05","modified_gmt":"2020-10-16T00:59:05","slug":"internet-and-electronic-information-use-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/solanolibrary.com\/about\/internet-and-electronic-information-use-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Internet and Electronic Information Use Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text font_size=”16px”]SOLANO COUNTY LIBRARY
\nINTERNET AND ELECTRONIC INFORMATION USE POLICY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Access to Internet Resources<\/strong>
\nSolano County Library (SCL) is a member of the Solano Partner Libraries & St. Helena consortium (SPLASH). Through this consortium, SCL provides direct, automatic access to library catalogs, databases, and other electronic resources. Customers have free and equitable access to Internet resources.<\/p>\n

The Internet<\/strong>
\nThe Internet offers access to a wealth of materials that is personally, professionally and culturally enriching to individuals of all ages. It allows SCL customers the ability to locate information beyond the confines of the Library\u2019s own collection; access to ideas, information and commentary from around the globe. However, it enables access to some material that may be offensive, disturbing, illegal, inaccurate or incomplete. Users are encouraged to evaluate the validity and appropriateness of information accessed via the Internet. SCL does not endorse the viewpoints or vouch for the accuracy of information obtained through the Internet.<\/p>\n

The Library\u2019s collection development policy, which governs the selection and purchase of books and other materials for the collection, is not applicable to material accessed electronically. Library customers use the Internet and electronic databases at their own risk. SCL assumes no responsibility and will have no liability for any direct, indirect or consequential damages arising from use of its electronic resources or those obtained via the Internet.<\/p>\n

SCL staff identify and display starting points for sites for searches which are appropriate to its mission and service roles.<\/p>\n

Filtering<\/strong>
\nFiltering software may help block access to objectionable Internet sites. However, the software cannot block out all objectionable sites and it may block sites that have useful information, including sites suitable for children, teens and adults.<\/p>\n

Public Internet computers at SCL are equipped with commercial filtering software. The Library\u2019s filtering policy upholds the principles of intellectual freedom, allowing adults to make their own choices regarding filtering. This policy also aims to ensure that our libraries are safe and welcoming places for children and it affirms the right and responsibility of parents to make choices for their own children.<\/p>\n