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THE CITY OF Attachment 6 PLEASANTOND Public Access to the Internet Policy The Pleasanton Public Library provides public access to the Internet in support of its role as a key provider of services and materials to support the informational, educational, and recreational needs of people in our community. The Internet offers access to a wealth of information from around the world, which can be personally, professionally, or culturally enriching. But, because the Internet is a vast and unregulated network, it also enables access to information, images and commentary beyond the confines of the Library's collection, mission, selection criteria and collection development policies. Because of this access, and because sites change often and unpredictably, the Library cannot protect users from information and images which they might find offensive or disturbing. Information found on the Internet may not be accurate, current or complete. Library customers are advised to exercise critical judgment in evaluating the validity of any information they find on the Internet. The Pleasanton Public Library does not monitor nor does it have any control over the information accessed through its Internet terminals. The Library assumes no responsibility for any damages, direct or indirect, arising from its connections to the Internet. Providing Internet access at public terminals involves adapting what is ordinarily a private instrument, the personal computer,to a public setting. When using a Library computer, privacy cannot be guaranteed. Users in turn are cautioned that the Library computers on which the public can access the Internet are in public areas, which must be shared by library users of all ages, backgrounds and sensibilities. Individuals are asked to consider this and to respect the sensibilities of others when accessing potentially offensive information and images. Use of Library terminals for viewing or disseminating illegal images is not permitted. Users are cautioned that the Internet is not a secure medium and the privacy of electronic communication cannot be guaranteed. All transactions, files and communication are vulnerable to unauthorized access and use and, therefore, should be considered public. Children and the Internet The Pleasanton Public Library supports parents and guardians in their efforts to guide their children's intellectual and social development. Parents are encouraged to review the guidelines for Internet use in the pamphlet, Child Safety on the Information Highway, which is available at the library and to discuss appropriate use with their children. As is the case with other resources in the Library, it is the sole right and responsibility of the parent or guardian to provide any monitoring or restriction of their own child's access to the Internet.