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Attachment 6 Filtering The Pleasanton Public provides a choice between unfiltered access and filtered access on workstations in the adult area of the library and filtered access on workstations in the children's area of the library. Pleasanton's policy continues to be open access for all. Children may use the adult and young adult collections and adults may use the children's collection. Similarly, children can use the adult area Internet workstations where they have the choice of filtered or unfiltered access. This model continues the Library's policy that parents are responsible for their own children's use of the Internet. Library staff will not monitor the age of people using unfiltered workstations. This policy and practice supports the Library's traditional commitment to intellectual freedom by providing a choice to the user and by protecting public access to constitutionally protected speech on the Internet. At the same time, it provides the option of filtered access for children to respond to the concerns of parents and other adults about children's access to hard-core pornography on the Internet. Rules Governing Use Users of the Internet in the Library are expected to use this resource in a responsible and courteous manner, consistent with the purposes for which it is provided, and to abide by any Internet-specific rules, regulations and procedures established for its use. To provide an atmosphere that permits proper use of Library resources, Internet users are not allowed to gather in groups of more than two people per terminal. Library users are asked to respect the privacy of Internet users and to refrain from watching over someone's shoulder or otherwise intentionally observing a stranger's use. Time limits for use of terminals are posted in the Library. Users may not: • Use the Library's Internet terminals for illegal or unethical purposes. • Make any attempt to alter or damage computer hardware or software. • Use the computers to make unauthorized entry into other networks or systems. • Invade the privacy of others or send harassing or threatening messages. • Use the Library's Internet terminals to view or disseminate illegal images. • Make unauthorized copies of copyrighted or licensed software or data. Violations may result in loss of Internet privileges. Any illegal activity involving the Library's Internet connections will be subject to prosecution by the appropriate authorities. Revised and Approved by the Pleasanton Public Library Commission,April 12,2001.