Since 1994, our library Internet connection has been supported, in part, by the InFoPeople Project, funded with Library Services and Construction Act federal grant monies administered by the California State Library. We are indebted to the Project which has covered the costs of equipment, training and communications.
At the time of the grant reception, Internet access was practically nonexistent in Modoc County. There were no local or affordable providers and the medium itself was virtually unknown. The InFoPeople Project has been a wonderful gift to our library and our community. It has opened up access to many resources that our low-income and remote county could not afford and it has reinforced the library's role as a vital enlightenment tool in the community.
Our Internet Policy was approved by the Modoc County Library Advisory Board on August 1, 1998, revised June 6, 2001. It reflects the basic tenants of the LIBRARY BILL OF RIGHTS as amended by the American Library Association Council on January 23, 1980. The founding priciple being that:
"1. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves. Materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation."
Welcome to the Modoc County Library's Internet and Public Access Computers. Public Internet access is provided in the library as an extension of our Reference service. Its use is intended to be educational and to offer affordable access to information resources beyond the scope of our library collection.
Some Internet sites contain information which users may find controversial or offensive. The library assumes responsibility only for the content provided on its homepage. We cannot be held responsible for the content, accuracy, or quality of information found at any other site.
We can offer only minimal staff assistance.
Requirements:
- To use a public access computer or the Internet in the library you must:
- read Computer and Internet Use Policy and sign Policy Agreement
- present a library card or valid identification
- check in with library staff before using the computer and check out when finished
- children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian during an Internet session
- minors (under 18) must obtain parent/guardian approval to use Internet.
To maximize availability and insure fair use by all, please observe the current Computer/Internet Schedule and the following guidelines:
Computer and Internet Use Guidelines:
- Our computers are located in a very public area.
- You may not interfere with the work of others and will respect other patrons' right to privacy.
- The noise level must be kept down (2 persons maximum per workstation).
- You must not do anything that may result in damage to the hardware or software; you must not attempt to compromise the computer system or network integrity.
- The library's public access computer and Internet workstations may not be used for illegal purposes, including any activities prohibited under any applicable federal, state, or local laws.
- The library is not responsible for:
- loss of unsaved work due to power or equipment failure;
- damage to patron owned hardware or software caused by data downloaded from a library workstation. (WARNING: Software or a file downloaded from the Internet may contain a virus. You should have virus checking software loaded on your computer to avoid a virus.)
Access to a computer workstation is limited to one half hour or one hour time periods, including time required to print. Please plan time accordingly.
When your appointment time is over, failing to stop using the workstation may result in loss of your library computer privileges. If no other patron is waiting to use the computer, your allotted time may be extended; however, this extended time may be interrupted whenever another patron needs to use the computer.
The library reserves the right to terminate a computer or Internet session at any time if policy is violated.
The Modoc County Library affirms and upholds the right of each individual to have access to constitutionally protected materials.
The library does not use filtering software on Internet stations. As with other resources in the library collection, any restriction to a minor's access to the Internet is the responsibility of the minor's parent or legal guardian.
Features and Services Available:
- library homepage: providing library and local information as well as links to suggested sources
- black and white printer
- selected software
- training appointments
Not Available:
- E-mail (except Web-based e-mail, eg. HotMail)
- listservs or chatrooms,
- postings to newsgroups
- FTP
- access to DOS, Windows files
- use of personal software
Fees:
- .10 per page for printing
- $1.00 per diskette
Violation of any of our requirements or guidelines may result in patron's loss of library computer privileges. Problems with these requirements or guidelines must be addressed to the librarian.
For training appointments at the Alturas Branch call:
(530) 233-6340 (Cheryl Baker) or (530) 233-6329 (Joanne Cain).
Schedule for 1 hour training appointments:
Mondays, 10am-11am ; 11am-12 noon
Wednesdays, 3pm-4pm ; 4pm-5pm
For appointments at the Adin, Cedarville, Davis Creek, or Lookout libraries, call branch for current schedule.
Return to Modoc County Library's Home Page.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Cheryl Davis Baker at library@modoccounty.us
Last modified: March 22, 2006
