[Michlib-l] Computer Notices to Patrons
WAY Carol DeBoer
waycd at llcoop.org
Thu Mar 2 17:26:02 EST 2017
My take is that I would not put additional paper on the computers. BUT even
if they don't read the agreement they have to click yes to get in and that
gives us a legal leg to stand on no matter how much they argue.
Carol DeBoer
Circulation Supervisor
Henika District Library
149 S. Main
Wayland, MI 49348
269-792-2891
waycd at henikalibrary.org
---------- Original Message -----------
From: "Mutch, Andrew" <AMutch at waterfordmi.gov>
To: "'Jessica Bostian'" <jbostian at ruthhughes.org>
Cc: "michlib-l at mcls.org" <michlib-l at mcls.org>
Sent: Thu, 2 Mar 2017 21:10:54 +0000
Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Computer Notices to Patrons
> Jessica,
>
> A trend I've been seeing is libraries moving to drop the agreement
> page from public Internet computers and wireless networks. Libraries
> doing this have stated that patrons don't and won't read these
> agreements and even if they click on the agreement, when it comes
> time to enforce the policy, the patrons argue that they were unaware
> of the policy provision you are enforcing. Let's be honest - almost
> no one is reading the multiple paragraphs of text that you find with
> the typical library use policy. As one director noted, we don't
> require patrons to read and acknowledge an acceptable use policy
> when they walk in the door but if they start acting in an
> unacceptable way, that doesn't prevent us from enforcing applicable
> library use policies when the patron starts acting inappropriately.
> Most libraries going this route still post a copy of their computer
> use policy in a visible location but generally not at every
> computer. Otherwise, you'll just end up with a lot of sign clutter !
>
> than no one reads.
>
> Andrew Mutch
> Library Information Systems Administrator
> Waterford Township Public Library
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org]
> On Behalf Of Jessica Bostian Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2017 3:28 PM
> To: michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Computer Notices to Patrons
>
> Hello libraries of Michigan!
>
> I was wondering if any other libraries placed printed notices
> on their public computer terminals in addition to an agreement page
> when users log in to public computers? Something concerning
> copyright laws, file-sharing, etc.
>
> If so, would anyone be willing to share their examples with me?
> I appreciate your time and assistance. Have a great day!
>
> --
> Jessica Bostian
> Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library
> 211 N. Almont Avenue
> Imlay City, MI 48444
> 810-724-8043
>
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