Use of the Internet at GRRL

  • You must check with library staff before using an Internet station.
  • By using a GRRL Internet station, you indicate that you have read and agreed to abide by the GRRL Acceptable Use Policy and GRRL Statement on Internet Services.
  • Parents, guardians, and caregivers have the responsibility to guide their children/charges in their use of the Internet. Parents, guardians and caregivers are encouraged to read Child Safety on the Information Highway.
  • Written instructions for accessing the Internet are available. Limited assistance may be provided by library staff.
  • Library users may reserve an Internet station for one time block per day.
  • Internet stations can be reserved during the day on a first-requested, first-served basis.
  • All reservations start on the hour or half hour. A station reserved for an hour block of time will be held for a customer for up to 10 minutes after the hour. A station reserved for a half hour block of time will be held for a customer no longer than 5 minutes after the hour. At that time, the station will be available for use by another customer.
  • Please be prepared to vacate Internet stations when your scheduled time is up. All printing or copying must be completed by the end of your scheduled time.
  • You must provide your own device downloading documents or information. The library sells 3 ½ inch disks for $1.00. GRRL is not responsible for damage to personal disks used on an Internet station.
  • No files may be placed on the Internet station hard disk drive. Library files must not be altered.
  • The library does not provide direct access to news groups or fee-based Internet services.
  • You may print information from the Internet on workstation computers. The cost is 10 cents per page.
  • Misuse of computers or Internet access will result in computer privileges being revoked.
  • Peripheral equipment may not be attached to GRRL Internet stations or plugged into GRRL power strips.