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You must be either a student,
faculty member or staff member of the Baptist Missionary Association
Theological Seminary. A sign in sheet is by the computer on which the
patron's name along with the beginning and ending time of the use of the
computer should be recorded.
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Kellar Library has an Internet
Access Policy. The policy should be read before using the Internet
Computer.
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You should have a general
knowledge of Windows-based software (i.e., using a mouse). If you do not
know how to use Windows-based software, you should become acquainted with
its use before using the Internet computer.
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Please note that the library
staff cannot give individual computer instruction. There are starting
points (or links) set up on the library's homepage, and we will assist you
in locating these.
INTERNET
ACCESS POLICY
The objective of Kellar Library is
to assemble, organize, preserve, and make readily available significant books
and other enriching materials of various media which will provide information
and education for BMA Seminary students and faculty, as well as the community.
Kellar Library will also cooperate with other libraries in the Forest Trial
Library Consortium and the Southwest Area American Theological Library
Association in order to provide the widest range of access to resources in
addition to the local collection.
Kellar Library seeks to make
information available in a wide variety of formats, including print and
audiovisual materials. In addition, the library's computer system now provides
access to information in different electronic formats, including CD-ROM and
the Internet.
Internet access makes it possible
for the library to provide information to students, faculty, and community
beyond its walls. Information, ideas, and commentary can now be accessed from
around the world in a matter of minutes.
The Internet is currently an
unregulated medium. While it offers access to a wealth of materials that are
personally, professionally, and culturally enriching to people of all ages, it
also enables access to some materials that may be disturbing, offensive,
and/or illegal.
The purpose of making Internet
access available in Kellar Library is to enhance the library's current
collection and to include access to resources which are currently unavailable
from around the state, nation and the world.
Kellar Library provides primary
access to the Internet through the World Wide Web via the Internet Explorer
browser, which also includes other Internet-searching capabilities such as
Telnet, etc. The library also provides limited access to electronic mail for
students and faculty members.
The library staff will identify
specific starting points for information searches on the library's homepage
which are appropriate to the objective and service roles of Kellar Library. It
should be noted, however, that the library cannot monitor or control material
accessed beyond the links provided on our homepage; therefore, we cannot
guarantee the appropriateness of any pages beyond ours.
While patrons are encouraged to use
the Internet, the information needed might be more easily obtained through the
Library's more traditional resources. Library staff will assist users in
locating these materials.
The library is not responsible for
inadvertent exposure by minors or adults to potentially offensive material
accessed by Internet users on library equipment. Because the library cannot
control or monitor the large amount of material accessible through the
Internet, it will be the responsibility of individual users to determine the
suitability of the content of information received.
The following guidelines are agreed
upon by each patron using the Internet computer:
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Use of the library's Internet
computer is on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointments will be
taken.
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All patrons must sign in before
using the Internet computer. The Internet computer is available for use by
all card-holding members in good standing of Kellar Library.
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The Internet computer is
available during all library operating hours. Users may sign up for
one-half hour at a time, and continue their session if no one else wishes
to use the computer.
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While the library staff is
happy to assist users in accessing the Internet, each user is nevertheless
responsible for his/her own search. The staff cannot provide in-depth
personal training in the use of the Internet or personal computers.
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The library staff will not
perform reference searches on the Internet at the request of telephone
customers.
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The Internet computer is in a
semi-public area, and privacy is not guaranteed. The user is ultimately
responsible for which sites he/she may choose to visit, but be aware that
others may be involuntarily exposed to what is displayed. Please show
respect for the sensibilities of other patrons at all times.
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Materials obtained or copies
from the Internet may be subject to copyright laws (Title 17, U.S. Code).
A work protected by copyright may not be copied without permission of the
copyright owners, except as permitted by principles of "fair
use." Any responsibility for the consequences of copyright
infringement lies with the user.
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When you have finished with
your session, please exit the Internet and return to the Widows menu.
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Use of the Internet computer
must be compatible with the mission and standards of Kellar Library. The
library reserves the right to suspend the Internet access privileges of
any person found guilty of "unacceptable use" of the library's
property.
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Damaging, tampering with,
"hacking" or destroying equipment, software, or data
belonging to the library; including adding, altering, or deleting
files on library workstation hard drives or other library computer
equipment.
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Violating computer system
integrity, including attempts to bypass security functions, obtain
passwords, or alter the configuration of library workstations in any
way.
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Using the Internet for any
illegal or immoral activity.
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Harassing others.
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Wasting finite resources
(including printing without paying).
Passed by the Library Committee,
Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary, November 23, 1999.
