Internet Access Statement


Use of Mentor Public Library computing technology is a privilege. We reserve the right to protect that privilege from misuse or abuse. As with other library materials parents and guardians of minor children must assume responsibility for their children's use of the Internet. Parents and guardians are advised to supervise their children's Internet sessions at MPL.

Guidelines for Acceptable Internet Use at all
Mentor Public Library Locations

• Sign in to use an Internet Computer. At Main Library sign-in is through the Envisionware station in the Internet Area, or on our website.

• Use of the Internet computer will be on a first-come basis. Patrons may use the computer for 60-minute sessions. If no other patrons are waiting, additional time may be granted.

• Some uses of the Internet are strictly prohibited. These include but are not limited to the following:
  

  1. Illegal activities (violations of local, state or federal laws)
  

  2. Harassment of others
  

  3. Violation of Mentor Public Library network security measures
  

  4. Unauthorized copying of copyright protected materials
  

  5. Unauthorized access of computer accounts by use of passwords, access codes, or network identification numbers assigned to others
  

  6. Disrupting the use of the Internet by other patrons
  

  7. Sending, receiving or displaying text or graphics which can be construed as obscene as defined by Ohio Revised Code 2907.01.
  

• Misuse of MPL's technology to disrupt MPL network functions is strictly prohibited. Abuse of Mentor Public Library's acceptable Internet use guidelines may result in revocation of the user's technology privileges in addition to legal prosecution.

Updated July, 2007