Internet Use Policy

Bee Cave Public Library is pleased to provide our patrons with free Internet access on public workstations in the Library, and free wireless connectivity in the Library building.

  • Public workstations are available on a first come/first served basis.
  • Usage is limited to 30 minutes at a time if others are waiting.
  • Internet access sessions are not available 15 minutes before closing time.

Printed pages are 10 cents each for black-and-white printouts, payable at the Circulation Desk.

The Bee Cave Public Library Internet Access Consent Form must be signed by the user, or by his/her parent if the user is under age 18, before access to a public Internet workstation will be granted.

Disclaimer

The Internet is a global electronic network, with no regulatory control of its users or content. As with other resources within the Library, not all information obtained from the Internet is equally credible or current. Some sources may contain offensive material. In the interest of providing free access to information, and in keeping with the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights, the Bee Cave Public Library does not use filtering software to censor access to material or protect users from offensive information. Evaluation of material retrieved is the responsibility of the user. Parents of minor children must assume responsibility for their children’s use of the Internet in the Library.

INTERNET USE AGREEMENT

I agree that use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right. When using any computer at Bee Cave Public Library, I agree to follow the policies and standards of the Library for ethical and legal use:

Ethical Use

Responsible and ethical use of the Internet includes the following:

  • Using computers in a responsible manner, consistent with the educational and informational purposes for which they are provided;
  • Respecting the privacy of others by not misrepresenting oneself as another user;
  • Refraining from making any changes to the setup or configuration of the software or hardware.

Examples of unethical use include, but are not limited to:

  • Using the Internet for any unauthorized, unethical, or illegal purpose;
  • Attempting to modify or gain access to files, passwords, or data belonging to others;
  • Sending, receiving or displaying text or graphics which may reasonably be construed as obscene;
  • Distributing or exhibiting materials harmful to minors;
  • Copying or distributing materials in violation of U.S. copyright law;
  • Violating software license agreements or network usage policies.

Legal use

Library computers may not be used to break any federal, state or local law. No library patron is permitted to use a library computer to view obscenity or child pornography, or to display such content. Violators of this Internet Use Agreement may be removed from the Library building and/or may have their library privileges revoked.

Children Under Age 18

The Bee Cave Public Library assumes no responsibility for any patron’s use of the Internet. It is the right and responsibility of parents or guardians to determine what is appropriate for their children, and to monitor their children’s use of Library materials and resources, including the use of the Internet. Children under the age of 18 will not be permitted to use Library computers unless a signed Internet Access Consent Form is on file at the Library.

Sanctions

Violations of the Internet Use Policy will be dealt with in a serious and appropriate manner. Illegal acts involving Library computers may also be subject to prosecution by local, state or federal authorities.