Libraries were established to
provide information
to all who inquire. Librarians are dedicated to gathering, organizing
and
disseminating the world's knowledge. No matter the format, be it print,
media, microform or electronic, the Glen Cove Public Library supports
freedom
of access to the broadest spectrum of ideas. For many users, the
library
is the last line of defense in the search for truth.
The Glen Cove Public
Library
is guided by the following American Library Association statements of
access
to information:
- The Library Bill of Rights
- Freedom to Read Statement
- Freedom to View Statement
- Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights: Free Access to Libraries for Minors and Access to Electronic Information Services and Resources.
Policy on Unattended Children
In order to provide for the general welfare of all persons using the Library, and in order to provide for the general safety of children in the Library:
1. All children in Grade 2 or younger shall, at all times, be
be attended and adequately supervised by a responsible
person (e.g. adult or mature adolescent).
2. Children in Grades 3 through 6 may use the Children's
Library when unaccompanied, provided that a respon-
sible person (see #1) remains in the building.
3. Parents, not Library Staff, are responsible for children's
behavior in the Library. Children deemed out of control
or disruptive to other patrons will be asked to leave.
4. It is not the Library's function to offer long-term child
care. The Library will contact the Glen Cove Police
Department if children are left unattended in the Library.
adopted April 1999
All Glen Cove Public Library
cardholders
in good standing are entitled to Internet access.
The Glen Cove Public Library is committed to make access available
on an equitable basis.
The Glen Cove Public
Library
reserves the right to remove the privilege of anyone who tampers with
or
damages the equipment or programs involved with Internet access.
The Glen Cove Public
Library
cannot be held responsible for the content, quality, currency or
accuracy
of data gathered from Internet sites accessed through the Library.
Internet
Web site creators are not regulated and thus are free to publish
whatever
material they choose, with the exception of copyrighted materials. As
in
the use of print media, users must obey United States Copyright and
other
applicable laws.
The Glen Cove Public
Library
also cannot be held responsible for the Web site choice made by
children.
Parents, legal guardians or care givers are responsible for supervising
their child's Internet use. Librarians are available to help children,
if needed, but not to monitor what resources are utilized.
Any damage caused to
patron
computers from downloaded computer viruses is not the responsibility of
the Glen Cove Public Library. Users should install virus-checking
software
onto their home computers in order to prevent computer damage by
downloadeds
from the Internet.
Finally, the Glen
Cove Public
Library cannot be held responsible for any loss of privacy, fees
incurred,
and/or personal harm caused to patrons due to disclosing of personal
information
over the Internet. Users are warned not to give their names, telephone
numbers, addresses, credit card numbers, or any other personal
information
out over the Internet, since it is not known who is receiving it and
for
what purpose it is being used. Patrons should exercise extreme caution
before arranging meetings with strangers they contact over the
Internet.
Web site by Maliner
Communications,
Inc.
Maintained by Staff