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Children's Internet Policy

1. The Internet is a worldwide computer network with a highly diverse user population. The Johnson Public Library does not monitor or control the information available on the Internet and is not responsible for its quality, accuracy or content. Therefore, Library patrons use the Internet and the information and services available on it at their own risk.
2. The computers and the Internet in the Children's Department may be used only by children in grade 7 or under. Children age 7 years or under must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or responsible caregiver chosen by the parent or guardian. Children must have a valid library card in order to utilize a Library computer or the Internet. The library card must be presented to the Children's Room staff and held by the staff while the child is utilizing the computer.
3. The Library is a public place. Since, in the opinion of the Board, certain materials are unsuited to a public library setting, the Johnson Public Library staff reserves the right to end an Internet session when such materials display on the screen.
4. The Library is not responsible for any Internet information accessed by children. Parents are strongly encouraged to supervise their children's Internet sessions. Juvenile cardholders (up through grade 7 or 13 years of age ) must have a parental consent form on file with the Children's Room and may use only the computers in the Children's Room (unless assigned to the Adult Department computers by the Children's Room Librarian).
5. Parents/guardians are responsible for any Internet information accessed by their children.
6. Only one child shall be permitted per computer.
7. The Library does not offer the use of CD-ROMS, or permit downloading, e-mail or CHAT groups on the Children's Room computers.
8. Staff may assist children, as time permits, but may not provide one-on-one instruction.
9. Users of Library computers may not alter the screen setup in any way.
10. Anyone tampering with the Library computers shall be held responsible for any damage caused and are financially liable for necessary repairs.
11. Food, candy or drinks are not permitted in any area of the Library, including the computer area.
12. Children may use the Internet only one time per day unless given special permission by the Children's Room Librarian. The Library staff shall establish procedures to limit time assigned to each child. Computer time may not be reserved.
13. All computer use in the Children's Room shall cease at least fifteen minutes prior to the closing of the Children's Department.
14. Failure to use Internet workstations in accordance with Johnson Public Library policy and procedures may result in the revocation of Internet use privileges.

Johnson Public Library    274 Main Street   Hackensack, NJ 07601     (201) 343-4169

The Johnson Public Library's mission is to provide members of the Hackensack community with the resources and programs to fulfill their evolving informational, educational, recreational and cultural needs in an environment that encourages lifelong habits of learning, self-improvement and self-expression.