INF-4: Use of Library-Provided Wireless Network

The user is solely responsible for the content of any transmissions over the Internet by anyone who usesthe Library and/or equipment.

The Library may, without notice, interrupt services immediately after any event where the Librarydetermines the user is in breach of the Acceptable Use Policy.

The user may not connect routers, hubs, switches, repeaters, concentrators, or other devices that mayinterfere with network traffic without prior approval from the Library Director or designee.

Parents are responsible for their children’s Internet activities on the Library’s wireless network, whichmay be accessible from within the building or the surrounding area. The Library will not assumeresponsibility or liability for the Internet activities of any user. User activities and Internet protocoladdresses are logged and monitored for Acceptable Use violations.

The user is responsible for maintaining appropriate virus protection and security patches on his or hercomputers. Computers that are deemed a threat to the Library’s network will be disconnected from theservice.

Staff is authorized to request that patrons using computers which are in question immediately ceaseusing the wireless service. The patron may file a grievance to be discussed at the next scheduledmonthly Board meeting, provided the item is placed on the agenda by the patron more than 48 hoursbefore the meeting, in accordance with the Illinois Open Meeting laws.

The Library’s wireless network is not secure. Information sent from the user’s laptop can be captured byanyone with a wireless device and appropriate software within or near the Library. Library staff cannotprovide technical assistance. The Library assumes no responsibility for the safety of equipment or forany alterations or loss of configurations, security, or data files resulting from connection to the Library’swireless network. The Library does not recommend the transmission of sensitive information, includingbut not limited to passwords, account numbers, and logins. Printing capability is not available.

The Library reserves the right to require individuals to discontinue the display of information or imagesthat could cause a disturbance in the public building or grounds. The Library reserves the right to denywireless access to anyone at any time and can make no guarantees about the availability or properfunction of this service. The Library’s wireless network is only for the use of Library patrons who agree tothe Acceptable Use Policy.

he following use is prohibited:

  1. Violating the law or aiding any unlawful act.
  2. Accessing, altering, or destroying any information of another by any fraudulent means or device, or any attempt to do so.
  3. Interfering with or disrupting other network users, network services, or network equipment, whether intentionally or not.
  4. Sending unsolicited bulk and/or commercial messages over the Internet using the service, or using the service for activities that invade another’s privacy
  5. Engaging in any activity that infringes or misappropriates the intellectual property rights of others, including, but not limited to, patents, copyrights, trademarks, service marks, trade secrets, or any other proprietary right of any third party.
  6. Advertising, soliciting, transmitting, storing, posting, displaying, or otherwise making available obscene or indecent images or other materials. The Library will notify and fully cooperate with law enforcement if it becomes aware of any use of the service in any connection with child pornography or the solicitation of minors.
  7. Transmitting, posting, uploading, or otherwise making available defamatory, harassing, disturbing, abusive, or threatening material or language that encourages bodily harm, destruction of property, or harasses another.
  8. Accessing illegally or without authorization computers, accounts, equipment, or networks belonging to another party, or attempting to penetrate security measures of any other system. This includes any activity that may be used as a precursor to an attempted system penetration, including, but not limited to, port scans, stealth scans, or other information gathering activity.
  9. Transferring technology, software, or other materials in violation of applicable export laws and regulations, including but not limited to the U.S. Export Administration Regulations and Executive Orders.

Anyone who believes there is a violation of the Acceptable Use Policy should direct the information tothe Library Director

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THE LAKE BLUFF PUBLIC LIBRARY, ITS SUPPLIERS OR LICENSORS, ORTHEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FORCONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR LOST PROFITS, WHETHERFORESEEABLE OR UNFORESEEABLE, BASED ON CLAIMS OF A PATRON OR CUSTOMER, ITS APPOINTEESOR ITS OR THEIR CUSTOMERS (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, DAMAGE,OR THEFT OF SYSTEMS OR DATA, CLAIMS FOR LOSS OF GOODWILL, CLAIMS FOR LOSS OF DATA, USE OFOR RELIANCE ON THE SERVICE, STOPPAGE OF OTHER WORK OR IMPAIRMENT OF OTHER ASSETS, ORDAMAGE CAUSED TO EQUIPMENT OR PROGRAMS FROM ANY VIRUS OR OTHER HARMFULAPPLICATION), ARISING OUT OF BREACH OR FAILURE OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, BREACH OFCONTRACT, MISREPRESENTATION, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY IN TORT OR OTHERWISE. IN NOEVENT WILL THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF THE LAKE BLUFF PUBLIC LIBRARY EXCEED $1. THELIMITATIONS, EXCLUSIONS AND DISCLAIMERSSET FORTH IN THIS SECTION WILL NOT APPLY ONLY IF ANDTO THE EXTENT THAT THE LAW OR A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION REQUIRES LIABILITY UNDERAPPLICABLE LAW BEYOND AND DESPITE THESE LIMITATIONS, EXCLUSIONS, AND DISCLAIMERS. IF ANYPORTION OF THIS DISCLAIMER IS DEEMED INVALID BY LAW OR IN A COURT OF COMPETENTJURISDICTION, ALL OTHER PORTIONS REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.

Approved by the Lake Bluff Library Board of Trustees.