Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library
Administrative Policy Directive

SUBJECT:

Electronic Resources –
Wireless Access

Policy
Category
Effective
Date
Page
Number
Access 08/08 100-9
Purpose: To provide guidelines for the use of Wi-Fi in the Library and to define Library and customer responsibilities regarding Wi-Fi use.
Policy: The Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library provides wireless access to the Internet for public use.
Guidelines:
  1. Library customers are cautioned that the Library is a public area, which must be shared by Library users of all ages, backgrounds, and sensibilities. Individuals are asked to consider this and to respect others when accessing information and images.
  2. Library customers may not use the library’s wireless network to transmit or receive child pornography; to display to a minor any matter deemed "harmful," as defined in California Penal Code section 313; or to display explicit, graphic, or obscene images that create a hostile work environment for Library staff. (See the Library's policy on Responsible Use of the Library and Its Facilities.)
  3. Library customers are expected to respect intellectual property rights by making only authorized copies of copyrighted or licensed software or data residing on the Internet.
  4. Violation of the Library's Wireless Policy or abuse of networking equipment may result in the denial of access to the wireless network in all SSJCPL branches.
  5. The Library provides and maintains this wireless network as a public service. Patrons are responsible for the setup and configuration of their own equipment. Library staff cannot provide technical assistance to customers using the wireless network.
  6. Library printers are not accessible via the wireless network. To print, a customer must log onto one of the Library’s public use computers.
  7. WARNING: The Library is not liable for the consequences of wireless network use in any way, including the transmission of computer viruses, loss of data or e-mail, or any harm resulting from the use of an unsecured server.
  8. By choosing to use the Library’s wireless service, customers agree to comply with applicable federal and state law, and all policies governing Library use, including: the (1) Library Policy on Internet Access; (2) Responsible Use of the Library and Its Facilities - Implementation; (3) Responsible Use of the Library and Its Facilities; and (4) Wi-Fi FAQs for Public.