WebJunction

Several folks have asked me what the deadline for this is. Since there's no real rush, let's say it's December 31, 2008.

--Michael

Vicki,
There are a few new items that you need to add to your policy to cover the issues raised by offering public WiFi access. While your existing policy is good an applicable, there needs to be some more. Take another look at the policy section of the setup document and the others that have been submitted for examples.
--Michael

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John Rogers Memorial Library Wireless Internet Policy
"Free wireless Internet access is avaliable at John Rogers Memorial Library. You don't need a plug or phone jack, just turn on you notebook/laptop or other wireless device and start surfing."
You will need a notebook/laptop or other wireless device with 802.11b or 802.11g wireless networking. If you are not sure if you notebook/laptop has this functionallity, please check with the manufacturer or supplier of your equipment. If your notebook/laptop computer does not include wireless networking, you may be able to purchase a variety of external notebook/laptop pc cards and USB devices. The manufacturer or supplier of you equipment, or local technology merchants can help you find the right product for you notebook/laptop or other device.
Limitations and Disclaimers
We have tried to make wireless access as avaliable as possible in our library, but you may encounter some dead spots in the library where wireless reception may be limited. If you have trouble accessing the internet or staying online please move to a different location within the library.
The wireless internet access we offer is unfiltered. By choosing to use this free service, you agree to abide by the library's Internet Access and Computer Responsibility Policy. This policy states the limitations of internet acess, your responsiblities for using that access, and provides examples of acceptable and unacceptable uses.
The Library's wireless network is not secure. Infromation sent to and from your laptop or other wireless device may be captured by anyone else with a wireless device and the appropriate software.
Library staff is nor able to provide technical assistance and no guarantee can be made that you will be able to make a wireless connection.
John Rogers Memorial Library assumes no responsibility for the saftey of equipment or for notebook/laptop or other wireless device configurations, security, or data files resulting from the connection to the Library's wireless access.
The Library's laptop can only be used by patrons of high school age and older.



Please tell us what you think!! Do we need to change anything or add anything?

Greeley Public Library Wireless Use Policy

The Greeley Public Library provides free twenty-four (24) hour wireless internet access to our patrons for use with laptops or other wireless enabled mobile devices for web and email access.

Greeley Public library has one laptop with wireless capability available for in-house patron use. Patrons’ wishing to use this laptop will need to leave their Driver’s license with staff while using this equipment.

Any use of the Library’s network (wired or wireless) must be in accordance with the Library’s Computer and Internet Use Policy. Any activities deemed illegal, apply to patrons whether using their own computer or a library owned computer.

Library staff will provide minimal assistance in using this computer. The staff will help set up the computer and verify the internet connection.

Be advised that you use the Library’s wireless network at your own risk. The wireless network is not secure, as it is not encrypted using WEP, WPA, etc. Unless you take additional precautions, any information you send to or from your laptop, PDA, etc. could potentially be intercepted by a third party who might be within range and using the appropriate hardware/software.

The Library will not be responsible for any information (i.e. credit card) that is compromised, or for any damage caused to your hardware or software due to power surges, security issues, hacking, or viruses. Anti-virus and security protection are the responsibility of the patron. All wireless access users should have up-to-date virus protection on their laptops or other wireless devices.

Although attempts have been to make wireless access as available as possible in our library, you may encounter some ”dead” spots, where wireless reception may be limited. If you have trouble accessing the Internet or staying online please move to a different location within the library.

Laptop computer users are expected to be considerate of patrons nearby and are expected to use headphones when playing movies and music.

Printing is not available over the wireless network. If printing is needed, patrons may save files to a storage media and print from one of the Library’s wired Word Processing computers.

Patrons will not store any personal data on the laptop.

Parental supervision of children using the Internet is advised.

The Library will not be responsible for laptops or other devices left unattended.

Following is the WiFi access policy document for Lied-Winside Public Library:

Wireless Internet Access PolicyLied-Winside Public Library

You will need a notebook/laptop computer or other wireless device with wireless networking ability.
If you are not sure if your notebook/laptop computer or other device has this functionality, please check with the manufacturer or supplier of your equipment.
If your notebook/laptop computer or other device does not include wireless networking, you may be able to purchase a variety of external notebook/laptop pc cards and USB devices. The manufacturer or supplier of your equipment, or local technology merchants can help you find the right product for your notebook/laptop computer or other device.
We have tried to make wireless access as available as possible in our facility, but you may encounter some "dead" spots where wireless reception may be limited. If you have trouble accessing the Internet or staying online please move to a different location within the library.
The wireless internet access we offer is unfiltered. By choosing to use this free service, you agree to abide by the Lied-Winside Public Library Internet Use Policy. This policy states the limitations of internet access and your responsibilities for using that access.
The library's wireless network is not secure. Information sent to and from your notebook/laptop computer or other wireless device may 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 made that you will be able to make a wireless connection.
Lied-Winside Public Library assumes no responsibility for the safety of equipment or for notebook/laptop computer or other wireless device configurations, security, or data files resulting from connection to the library's wireless access.