Newport Public Library Computer Guidelines
The staff and volunteers of Newport Public Library may terminate a user's computer session, and restrict future access privileges, if library rules are not followed, or if malicious intent is suspected.
1. Before using computers, please sign up on the appropriate sign-up sheet at the circulation desk.
2. There is a thirty minute limit on computer use if anyone is waiting to use that computer. There is one fifteen minute station, for people who do not anticipate needing the full thirty minutes.
3. Public email is allowed from Web-based email sites only (Hotmail, for example), where nothing is transferred to the hard drives on the library computers.
4. History of the Websites you have seen is public information. Your Internet session will be ended if the sites you are viewing are deemed inappropriate to a public library setting where children may be present.
5. Playing of games is not allowed if anyone is waiting to use the computer for research purposes.
7. Any intent to disrupt, alter, or destroy programs or files on library computers will result in suspension of computer privileges.
8. Library staff are available to assist you with computer use. Please ask for assistance when necessary.