Russell County Public Library

The Library strongly supports Intellectual Freedom in the use of the Internet and states its position clearly in its intellectual freedom statement in the Collection Development Policy. The Library also abides by all applicable laws and regulations. Balancing fair and legal use is sometimes a delicate matter. As required by Virginia state law, the... Library's wired Internet is 'filtered' in an attempt to prevent access to material deemed harmful to minors. The Library also abides by the Children's Internet Protection Act. Patrons may request that the filter be disabled as well as that a site be added to or removed from the list of blocked sites. Such requests are reviewed by the library administration. Wireless Internet access is not filtered as patrons are using their own devices; wireless access does not permit access to other Library computing resources such as printers or scanners. Wireless users are expected to adhere to this policy when using access in the Libraries or on the Library's grounds. The Library does not monitor, control, or provide barriers to such material, aside from filters required by law, and cannot be held responsible for the content of the Internet. Some Internet sites may contain inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, indecent, controversial or offensive material. Patrons are cautioned that the Internet is not a secure medium and third parties may be able to obtain information regarding user's activities in a variety of ways. The wireless networks are unsecured. Patrons are encouraged to be critical consumers and to evaluate the information carefully. The Library is not responsible for any liability or damage arising from a user's Internet access. The Internet contains material that is inappropriate for viewing by children. Although the Library uses a filter, it is an imperfect tool; the Library is not responsible for inappropriate or offensive material which may pass through the filter. Parents/guardians are informed that the Library staff cannot monitor or supervise children's use of the ...Read More