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Who May Borrow Library Material?
Acceptable Use Policy for Internet Access
"The Mission of the Pataskala Public Library is to support the educational,
informational and recreational needs of the youth and adults of southwestern
Licking County by providing free access to a variety of materials and related services."
Approved by the Board of Trustees 12/11/95, Amended 7/22/97, 8/27/03
Smoking, eating and drinking are not allowed inside the building.
Shoes/Sandals and shirts must be worn.
Conversation should be kept low. Foul/abusive language is not tolerated.
The library reserves the right to evict any patron who is disruptive or
otherwise violates our Behavior Guidelines.
Preschool children must be supervised by a parent or responsible companion.
All children must be picked up before closing time.
The telephone is for emergency use only or for contacting parents.
Pets remain outside with the exception of seeing-eye dogs.
Bicycles must be parked in the rack. We advise the use of a lock.
The Library is not responsible for any lost or stolen property.
Who May Borrow Library Material?
Residents of Ohio may acquire a card upon showing proof of residence
(e.g.: a valid driver's license). Minors must provide the signature of their parent or legal guardian.
$1.00 to replace a lost/damaged card.
Three items may be borrowed on a card's first use. Thereafter, a maximum of 40 items may be out at one time, including a maximum of 8 DVDs, 4 software sets and 8 music CD's.
| Most books, all audiobooks, software sets | 28 days |
| New books, periodicals, music | 14 days |
| DVDs | 7 days |
| Interlibrary loan items | 14 days |
| Reference items and current issues of periodicals may not be borrowed. | |
Items may be renewed for one loan period unless they are on hold or overdue. Items may be
renewed over the telephone, and online. To renew items online, go to www.pataskalalibrary.org,
and enter the catalog. Use your 7-digit library card number (on the back of the card) as your ID,
and the last 4 digits of that number for your PIN number.
Overdue items may not be renewed. Interlibrary loan items may be renewed, as long as the owning library approves. Please call the Pataskala Public Library to request a renewal of Interlibrary loan items.
The book drop is open when the library is closed.
Overdue fines are $.25 a day for all items to a maximum of $2.00 per item.
Borrowers who have unpaid fines may borrow if a partial payment is made.
However, borrowing privileges will be suspended if there are unreturned, overdue
items out on a library card.
Borrowers are charged the full replacement cost for lost or damaged items.
Do not allow others to use your card.
Do not put DVDs or music CDs in the book drop.
Interlibrary Loan: Books can be requested from SEO libraries and picked up here.
OPLIN provides free Internet access. Minors must have permission form signed by their parent or legal guardian to get on the Internet.
Educational CD's, databases and software are provided for use on library equipment. Ask the Circulation desk to register.
Teachers, student teachers, homeschoolers and daycare staff can apply for an Educator Card at the Circulation desk.
Acceptable Use Policy for Internet Access
Approved 11/26/96, Amended 6/17/97, 7/23/02, 3/22/05, 9/26/06
OPERATING PRINCIPLES
The mission of the Pataskala Public Library is to serve the educational, informational and recreational needs of the youth and adults of southwest Licking County by providing free access to a variety of print and non-print materials and related services. We shall further this mission by offering Internet access through the Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN). We endorse intellectual freedom as stated in the American Library Association’s Access to Electronic Information Services and Networks.
DISCLAIMER
Information through OPLIN or the Internet is not warranted by the library or OPLIN to be accurate or complete. Users agree to hold the library and OPLIN harmless from claims, losses, damages, obligations or liabilities relating to the use of OPLIN and/or the Internet.
GUIDELINES FOR USE
OPLIN users must obey federal and state laws and regulations, library policy and the terms of contracts including: software licenses, the laws of libel, privacy, copyright, trademark, obscenity, child pornography and materials deemed harmful to minors.
A minor’s parent/s or guardian/s must read our Acceptable Use Policy, sign an OPLIN Permission form and assume full responsibility for supervising access before the minor can use OPLIN. That permission will be noted on the minor’s library card record and confirmed by library staff before the minor can use OPLIN.
Federal law requires filtering software to protect against access to visual depictions that are obscene or harmful to minors and child pornography. Please remember that filters are not 100% effective and are not a substitute for responsible guidance from parent/s or guardian/s. Minors may request that a site be unblocked for bona fide research or other lawful purposes. Filtering will be disabled upon request for adults.
The safety and security of minors when using electronic communication is very important. Before you grant your children OPLIN access, discuss online behavior, our policy and the boundaries you set. Minors should NEVER disclose personal information about themselves or others online, including name, age, school they attend, address, password, phone number, social security number or credit card numbers etc.
Do not represent yourself as another user. Do not alter any settings on a library workstation including the screensaver, desktop icons or browser settings. Do not attempt to change or access files, passwords or data belonging to the library or others. Do not seek unauthorized access to computer systems, damage or alter components of any network or database.
To protect the privacy and undisturbed use of OPLIN by all patrons, only one user is permitted at a computer at one time. Exceptions must be approved by library staff and will be based on the genuine need of the user (minor with parent supervising, handicapped patron, etc.)
Software cannot be loaded on library computers. Data can be saved on portable media. Library staff must check all portable media for viruses before each use in a library computer. Portable media containing viruses cannot be used. Software and communication from the Internet may contain a virus; never open email attachments from someone you do not know.
Patrons with overdue, unreturned library material may not use OPLIN until all such material is returned or paid for if lost. The associated fines may be paid over time, per library Circulation policy.
OPLIN use is scheduled for half hour increments on a first-come, first-served basis. If a terminal is available, users may schedule additional time after their first half hour. If a user is 5 or more minutes late or leaves their seat for 5 or more minutes, their time will be made available to the next user.
$.10 per page is charged for printing. Printouts are picked up and paid for at the Circulation desk.
We can assist in accessing OPLIN and the Internet but we cannot know all aspects of its use. Problems with specific sites, email accounts or other functions may be beyond the scope of our knowledge.
Violation of this policy will result in loss of Internet privileges. The library reserves the right to adjust availability of access at any time at the discretion of the Library Director.