Internet computers

Acceptable Use

All Solihull libraries have free internet access for library members.

Solihull Libraries - Internet Acceptable Use Policy

Acceptable Use Policy

Please read carefully the following guidelines
before you begin your first Internet session.

1. Solihull Libraries provide full access to the Internet as we believe it is an important source of public information, contributes to lifelong learning and enables citizens of Solihull to communicate electronically with local, national and international organisations.
   
   
2. Libraries cannot control and are not responsible for the accuracy or content of information gathered over the Internet. We have a duty to protect users from unsuitable sites and in certain circumstances filtration software may be used.
   However it remains the role of parents and carers to monitor their childrens' use of the Internet.
   
   
3. Individuals are expected to use the Internet in a courteous, reasonable and responsible manner. The following activities are not acceptable and anyone found to be involved in them will be permanently barred from using these facilities:
   
   
   • Receiving, sending, or displaying offensive messages or pictures
   • Using obscene language
   • Improper use of e-mail
   • Damaging computers, computer systems or computer networks
   • Violating copyright laws
   • Using other's passwords
   • Trespassing in other's folders, works, or files
   • Intentionally wasting limited resources
   • Employing the network for commercial purposes
   • Employing the network for illegal activities
   • Downloading any commercial software
   
   
4. The Internet computer equipment and software must be used as installed. Users may not add, delete or change anything on library computers. Any system requests to download add-ins should be referred to a member of staff.
   
   
5. Libraries use a virus-checker on the Internet computers. Users are reminded that if they use a disk, it is not completely protected from getting a computer virus. If an infected disk is loaded onto any other computer, it could cause damage to that computer.
   
   
6. Access to chat rooms and gaming are not permitted on Library computers.