I. General Policy and Mission Statement Regarding the World Wide Web.

The mission of the Cedar Rapids Public Library (“CRPL” or “Library”) is to provide the public with timely access to information through a wide variety of materials, appropriate technology and a well-trained staff. A goal of the CRPL is to enhance its existing collection in size and depth and provide opportunities for any citizen who wishes to explore the World Wide Web in the Library. .

The World Wide Web, as part of the Internet, is an unregulated medium. It offers access to a wealth of material that is personally, professionally, and culturally enriching to individuals of all ages but it also allows access to some material that may be offensive, disturbing and/or illegal.

The library cannot control or monitor the vast amount of material accessible from computers and networks via the World Wide Web. As with printed material, not all sources provide accurate, complete or current information. It is the responsibility of individual users to evaluate the validity of all information found.

II. Conditions and terms of use of the World Wide Web and Internet in the Library.

In an effort to ensure that the use of this medium is consistent with its mission, the following conditions and terms of use shall apply to use of the World Wide Web and the Internet in the Library:

1. The CRPL will manage the use of the World Wide Web in a manner consistent with all the Library’s Policies including those Policies regarding Disruptive Behavior, Unattended Children and Vandalism. These Policies are available at all public service desks and in the administrative offices at the Library. Failure to use the World Wide Web appropriately and responsibly, as defined in the Computer Usage Rules and Regulations posted in the computer areas, will result in suspension of computer use privileges.
   
   
2. Activities that violate local, state, or federal statutes are prohibited.
   
   
3. Use of Library Internet access stations to display or disseminate sexually explicit or sexually suggestive material is prohibited.
   
   
4. Unauthorized use is prohibited including but not limited to interfering with the operation, security or integrity of the Library’s computer system or of any other party.
   
   
5. Adults are allowed to use the computers in the designated children and/or youth areas only if accompanying a child or youth.
   
   
6. The Library affirms the right and responsibility of parents or guardians to guide, determine, and monitor their children’s use of Library materials and resources. Parents or guardians, not the Library or its staff, are responsible for the World Wide Web information selected and/or accessed by their children.