The Tenafly Public Library welcomes you to access the Internet and its wealth of resources. To maximize availability to this resource, and to ensure fair accessibility for all, please follow this Internet Access Policy, which includes our Internet rules and procedures.

As technology advances and the needs of Tenafly evolve, the Tenafly Public Library endeavors to develop services that meet the informational, educational, cultural and recreational needs of its users.

Internet access is available on seven PCs. Access to the Internet is compatible with the Library's endorsement of the Library Bill of Rights; the Freedom to Read Statement; the Freedom to View; Access to Electronic Information Services and Networks; and with the policies, goals and objectives of this public library.

The Internet allows users to connect to networks of resources outside of the Library. The Tenafly Public Library has no control over these resources nor does it have complete knowledge of what is on the Internet. The Tenafly Public Library does not warrant the information available through its Internet connection to be accurate, factual, timely or useful, and does not endorse the content of the networked information available. The Tenafly Public Library does not monitor and has no control over the information accessed through the Internet and cannot be held responsible for the content of the networked information available through its Internet connection.

The Tenafly Public Library assumes no responsibility for any damages, such as viruses direct or indirect, arising from use of its electronic services, or from its connections to other Internet services through our Provider. Library users access the Internet at their own discretion. As with other library materials, the restriction of a child's access to the Internet is the responsibility of the parent/legal guardian. With regard to children and teenagers, we recommend that parents take an active interest in, and responsibility for, their children's online use. While young people need a certain amount of privacy, they also need parental involvement and supervision in their daily lives. The same general skills that apply to daily life apply while online.

It is not acceptable to use the Internet at the Tenafly Public Library for purposes contrary to state or federal laws. It is not acceptable to use the Internet at the Tenafly Public Library so as to interfere  with or disrupt other users, services or equipment. This includes, but is not limited to, distribution of unsolicited advertising, so-called chain letters, "spamming," or sending an unsolicited large number of lists, propagation of computer worms and virus, hacking, transmitting threatening, harassing or abusive language and images or any attempt whatsoever to go to superuser status. Such activities may result in loss of Library privileges and criminal prosecution. Use of the Tenafly Public Library Internet connection is intended for private, non-commercial activities, and does not permit unauthorized sales and marketing of products or services.

It is assumed that information and resources accessible through the Tenafly Public Library Internet connection are private to the individuals and organizations which own or hold rights to such resources and information, unless it is specifically stated otherwise by these owners or holders of rights. In particular, it is important to respect the legal protection that is provided by copyright and licenses to programs and data.

Library staff will assist patrons with Internet use as time permits, but cannot offer personal instruction. Formal instruction or information on the Internet may be offered by Library volunteers at designated times. Please see the Reference Librarian for details.

Information and resources on the Internet enhance those already held in the Library and often go beyond what is locally available. Users are encouraged to take advantage of the Internet and to exercise good judgment and discretion in their use of it. Current books and videos on the Internet may be available at various BCCLS libraries.

Some or all of the resources may be unavailable for technical reasons over which the Tenafly Public Library has no control.

INTERNET ACCESS REGULATIONS

The following regulations are applied to enable the library to provide Internet access to the public that is as efficient as possible:

• You will be given a copy of the Tenafly Public Library Internet Access Policy that you are required to read.

• Downloading is not permitted.

• Printing costs: First page is free. After that printing is 10 cents per page.

• The Library does offer E-mail on two designated PCs in the Reference Room.

• The Library does not offer access to Chatrooms or Instant Messaging.

• The Library reserves the right to terminate an Internet session at any time. The Library can do this if Internet searching results in user behavior that is inappropriate for a library setting, or if the time limit is exceeded.

WIRELESS INTERNET

Wireless Internet access is now available to patrons in all public areas of the library. Bring your laptop, find a chair or table and enjoy this new public service.

 Limitation and Disclaimer

The Library's wireless network is public and is not secure. Information sent to and from your laptop can be captured by anyone else with a wireless device and the appropriate software.

Library staff is not able to provide technical assistance and no guarantee can be provided that you will be able to make a wireless connection.

The Library assumes no responsibility for the safety of equipment or for laptop configurations, security, or data files resulting from connection to the Library's network.