1.  Liberal Memorial Library has Internet accessible computers available for users in three areas within the library: in the Children's library for children (ages 0-11), in the Young Adult (YA) area for young adults (ages12-17), and in the Adult area for adults (ages 18 and up).The library also offers several catalog-only computers for patrons searching for materials within the library.

Each Internet accessible computer has loaded on it security software which will automatically delete any changes made during a user's session once the computer is rebooted or shut down at the end of the session.. Patrons are advised to save files onto a floppy disk, CD, or other removable media.

2.   Patrons must have a Liberal Memorial Library card if they wish to use an Internet accessible computer. Children (ages 0-11) and young adults (ages12-17) must have a current Internet-access waiver that includes the signature of a parent or guardian on file at Liberal Memorial Library to be able to use one of the Internet accessible computers in their area. Children must be at least eight years old to use the computers without direct adult supervision.

3.   Adult and young adult patrons may reserve up to 2 one hour computer sessions per day. Children may reserve up to 2 thirty minute computer sessions per day. Sessions will not be extended for patrons unless special circumstances occur such as: a patron is in the middle of completing an online form or other document which will be lost if the computer times out, or there is a computer malfunction which requires staff intervention. Library staff has the authority to grant or deny extended computer time on an individual basis.

4.   It is the responsibility of the user to load any software not owned by Liberal Memorial Library, although library staff will assist patrons to the best of their ability. All changes made to a computer will be deleted when the computer is re-booted or shut down.

5.   Information resources available through the Internet exist beyond the scope of Liberal Memorial Library's Collection Development policy. Patrons should consider the source and timeliness of all information retrieved through the Internet. Liberal Memorial Library subscribes to several reputable databases that are available to our patrons.

6.   Internet users must be aware that information (in any format) that is downloaded or printed from the Internet may be copyrighted. Unauthorized use or copying of information posted on the Internet may be prohibited.

7.   Patrons are not to use the equipment in the public library in an unauthorized manner as described in the Kansas Criminal Code. Misuse of library equipment will result in loss of privileges and may result in expulsion from the public library and prosecution under the state statute.

8.   Patrons of Liberal Memorial Library shall be prohibited from invading the privacy of a computer user. Each patron must comply with the public library's behavior policy and should be considerate of all library users and library staff. Computer users must be aware that the U.S.A. Patriot Act gives authorities the legal right to access information from computers in the library.

9.   The American Library Association's Freedom to Read Statement and the Library Bill of Rights are adopted policy of the Board of Trustees and Staff of the Liberal Memorial Library. There is a link to the current draft of the statement "Access to Electronic Information, Services and Networks: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights" on the Liberal Memorial Library website. The Board's interpretation of these documents may be tempered by community standards in regard to unauthorized use of computer equipment.