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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 11161999 - C144 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: Anne Dain,Acting County Librarian DATE: November 3, 7999 SUBJECT: Policy for Access to and Use of Library Electronic InformationResources SPECIFIC REQUEST( )'OR RECOMMENDATION(S)& BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution 921s96 regarding a County Policy for Access to and Use of Library Electronic Information Resources. FINANCIAL.IMPACT: Minimal increased cost to install and maintain Internet filters. It is estimated that the one-time cost to install filters is approximately$5,000. The annual cost to maintain the filters is estimated to be $500. These funds are included in the library's FY 1999/00 budget. BACKGROUND: Consistent with its mission of providing information,the library provides access to a wide variety of electronic resources, including but not limited to the Internet. The library's Internet Policy Committee conducted an extensive investigation of a variety of issues related the use of these resources. The committee conducted surveys of library users, library staff and Library Commissioners and reviewed the policies from many other public libraries throughout the country. This new policy recommends that Internet filters be placed on the Internet terminals located in the children's areas of all libraries. This policy has been reviewed by the Library Commission and by County Counsel. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: ; RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER ,J SIGNATURE{S} Z/ ACTION OF BOARD ON &m=b= 16. IM APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED R OTHER 1-1 VOTE OF SUPERVISORS: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ML UNANIMOUS(ASSENT #TTT 3 ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF AYES: NOES: — SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Contact: ATTESTED NZWkim 1.6,199 PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF cc: County Library UPERViSORSAND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR County Administrator County Auditor By 1 � ,Deputy llfs-library\user\edminlbos\tem plateVeguterlelecres.doc 1 1X13199 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Order on November 16, 1999 , by the following vote: AYES: SUPERVISORS GIOIA, UILKEMA, DeSAULNIER and CANCIAMILLA NOES: NONE ABSENT: SUPERVISOR GERBER ABSTAIN: NONE RESOLUTION NO. g g j 5 9 6 SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTING A POLICY FOR ACCESS TO AND USE OF LIBRARY ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES Upon recommendation of the Acting County Librarian, this Board adopts the following policy for Access to Electronic Information Resources in the Library. Contra Costa County Library POLICY FOR ACCESS TO AND USE OF LIBRARY ELECTRONIC RESOURCES Consistent with the library's mission, "Bringing People and Ideas together,,' the Contra Costa County Library provides collections, resources, and services to meet the cultural, informational, recreational, and educational needs of Contra Costa County's diverse community. In response to advances in technology and the changing needs of the community, the Contra Costa County Library provides access to electronic information resources, including the Internet. This policy affirms the safeguarding of library users' First Amendment rights, intellectual freedom, equity of access and confidentiality. RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONTENT Electronic information resources include, but are not limited to, the Internet as well as databases and indexes in electronic format. The Internet is a global entity with an enormous variety of information and opinion, such as governmental and educational databases, commercial and non-profit organizational resources, as well as individual creations. The Library does not monitor or control information on the Internet, and thus the library cannot be held responsible for the content of the Internet. The Contra Costa County Library makes no warranty, expressed or implied, for the timeliness, accuracy, or usefulness for a particular purpose of information accessed via the Internet. ACCESS TO ELECTRONIC INFORMATION All library users have equal access to all library resources, regardless of format. Internet terminals located in the children's areas have commercially-produced filtering software. The Library cannot and does not guarantee that the filter always blocks objectionable sites. The Library does not monitor the use of electronic information resources by any library user. Responsibility for and restriction of a child's use of electronic information resources, including but not limited to the Internet, rest solely with parents or legal guardians. Parents and guardians should work closely with their children in selecting and using all library materials and resources. USE OF LIBRARY EQUIPMENT TO ACCESS ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES Access to and use of electronic information resources shall be in accordance with the Policy for Standards of Behavior for Use of the Facilities, Equipment and Materials of the Library. Use of computers to access electronic information resources is subject to restrictions based on time, place and manner. Library users may not employ library computers for the purpose of libel, slander, harassment, illegal activity or any of the following: • violation of applicable federal, state or local laws • usage to gain access to restricted networks or computer systems • violation of copyright laws or licensing agreements • violation of another user's privacy • tampering, altering or damaging equipment, software or data • conducting a business or commercial enterprise RULES FOR ACCESS AND USE The County Librarian shall promulgate Rules for the Implementation of this Policy. Such rules may contain branch specific rules. The County Librarian may deny access to electronic information resources when such use is in violation of this Policy or when the user has violated the rules promulgated by the County Librarian, I hereby certify that this Is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Resolution No. 991596 Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: NQyA_mhtnr 16 19-02,_ PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board of Supe 'sons and County Administrator Deputy 11fs-1ibraryluserladmin\bosiinternet.doc