Acceptable Use Policy
All Internet use is logged and your use of the internet and this computer may be monitored.
Logs of websites visited are retained for a minimum of 12 months.
Any activity in contravention of the Acceptable Use Policy may result in refusal of computer access. Any access to illegal websites or images will be immediately referred to the Police Service.
Please be aware that watching live TV or BBC iPlayer is NOT allowed, as the library is not covered by a TV License.
Terms and Conditions
Certain uses of the computer are prohibited. These are:
Obtaining, displaying or distributing material which could be considered obscene, offensive or abusive
Watching live TV or BBC iPlayer (as the library is not covered by a TV License).
Downloading or copying copyright protected material, including copy-protected music files, without the necessary permission
Copying copyright protected CDs without the necessary permission
Alteration to the set up of the computers or to the software running on them
Attempting to make unauthorised access to other computers or networks
Distribution of unsolicited advertising
In addition, children and young people under 16 years of age are prohibited from use of Social Media and Chat rooms
Users must not behave in a manner that disrupts other users of library services. In particular:-
Users should not play sound on computers at a volume that is audible to other library users
Users must not eat or drink next to the library computers
Users must not behave in such a way that disturbs other computer users. Library staff on site will determine whether behaviour is acceptable, and this decision is subject to confirmation by a senior officer of the library
Users should also be aware that risks are attached to some online activities. In particular:
Sending personal or private details over the network may lead to the receiving of unwanted mail or attention
Online financial transactions are often conducted safely over secure connections. However Powys Library Service cannot be held responsible for any losses resulting from sending confidential financial information via the Internet.
Penalties for misuse
Powys Library Service reserves the right to terminate sessions and refuse further computer access to any individual contravening this agreement
Library staff on site will determine whether any computer activity is unacceptable and this determination will be subject to confirmation by a senior officer of the library
In addition, Library staff may also direct computer users to remove any inappropriate images or text from the screen, if, in the staff member's judgement, the image or text is displayed in such a way that other library users cannot reasonably avoid viewing it. In the event of non-cooperation library staff will terminate the computer session and further computer access will be denied
As well as the loss of computer privileges, other local authority disciplinary options may be applied, including criminal prosecution
In the case of a junior computer user who violates this Acceptable Use Policy, the parent or guardian who signed the consent form may be notified
You should be aware that whilst the Internet contains a wealth of valuable information, it also contains material that is inaccurate, out-of-date, controversial, offensive and/or illegal.
Powys Library Service accepts no responsibility for the quality, accuracy or availability of information accessed through the Internet. As a user, therefore, it is your personal responsibility to ensure the accuracy of information you discover. Powys Library Service assumes no liability for any loss, damage or injury, direct or indirect, suffered as a result of using these computer resources.
Your use of our computers may be monitored for any activity in contravention of this agreement.