The Midland Park Memorial Library supports the principle of open, free, and unrestricted access to information and ideas, regardless of the format in which they appear. This position is supported by both the American Library Association and the New Jersey Library Association. The Library endorses the American Library Association's "Library Bill of Rights" and its "Resolution on the Use of Filtering Software in Libraries" as well as the New Jersey Library Association's statement on "Restriction of Internet Access and Use of Filtering Software in Libraries".

Internet access is available to all patrons of the Midland Park Memorial Library. The Midland Park Memorial Library provides no Internet filtering. This position is strengthened by the Supreme Court ruling, which states that communications on the Internet receive the same level of constitutional protection as books, magazines, and newspapers. The Library supports the concept that the individual alone is responsible for deciding which resources are appropriate and necessary for their own use. The Library also stresses that it is the responsibility of parents/guardians alone to guide their own children's use of the library, its resources, and its services.

The Library staff cannot control the availability of information links on the Internet, many of which change rapidly and unpredictably. Not all sources on the Internet provide accurate, complete, unbiased, or current information. It is up to the patron alone to determine the worth of any information they find on the Internet

Library patrons may not use the Internet for any illegal activity or place any material on the Internet related to any illegal activity. It is the responsibility of the user to respect all copyright laws and licensing agreements.

Patrons are expected to adhere to the Midland Park Memorial Library's "Internet Policy for Public Use" as well as the Library's "Rules for Internet Computer Use" and the Library's "Rules for Children's Internet Computers". Patrons who do not follow the rules of the Library's policies regarding computer and Internet usage will be banned from using the Library's computers.

Users must be familiar with the Library's "Policy and Guidelines for Responsible Internet Use."

There will be no group sharing of computers. Patrons cannot request specific computers.

Users must log in at the reservation station for a 30-minute session. Additional time may be granted based on use. Patrons will be assigned to a computer and must remain on the computer to which they are assigned. No telephone appointments will be accepted.

Users must perform their own searches. Staff provides limited instruction; time permitting, on the basics of Internet and computer use. Printing must be completed within the allotted 30-minute time slot. Users will be charged a posted fee for each printed page. Library staff must approve any outside paper or printing materials used. Users who use their own paper will still be charged. Users will not be able to use envelopes or other materials that are likely to jam the printers. Users are authorized to use Flash Drives and /or discs in drives.

Computers and printers must be used as provided. If any user abuses or engages in unauthorized use of computers, their computer privileges will be denied. The Library does not authorize or permit chat room services for anyone under 18. E-mail transmission or receipt is permitted. Computers turn themselves off 15 minutes prior to library closing.

Use of computers in the Children's Department is restricted to users between the ages of 5 and 12. Children under 5 must be accompanied by a parent at the computer. There will be no group sharing of computers.

Users must log in at the reservation station for a 30-minute session. Sessions may be extended at the discretion of the staff. No telephone appointments will be accepted.

Users must be familiar with the Library's "Policy and Guidelines for Responsible Internet Use". Users must perform their own searches. Staff provides limited instruction; time permitting, on the basics of Internet and computer use.

Printing should be completed within the 30-minute time slot. User will be charged a posted fee for each additional page printed. Library staff must approve any outside paper or printing materials used.

Users are authorized to use Flash Drives and /or discs in drives.

If any user abuses or engages in unauthorized use of computers, their computer privileges will be denied. The Library does not authorize or permit chat room or newsgroup services. E-mail transmission or receipt of e-mail is permitted.

Computers will be turned off 15 minutes before the Library closes.