Appendix+D

Appendix D


 * || **Electronic Information Policy** || ||
 * In keeping with our role as a source of information, the library provides Internet access to information beyond the confines of our collection. The Internet affords us an opportunity to have immediate access to timely and comprehensive information as well as a wide variety of primary sources. Providing connections to global information services and networks outside the library is different from selecting and purchasing materials for the library collection. The Internet changes rapidly, frequently, and unpredictably. As the vast amount of information on the Internet is generated outside the library, the library cannot be responsible for accuracy, authenticity, currency, availability, or completeness of information. We cannot insure that Internet communications are secure or private. Because of the library's limitations, the user is responsible for using discretion when considering the quality of material, questioning the validity of information, and choosing what is individually appropriate. In the CDO High School Library setting, the Internet is a resource which provides timely access to students' information needs. Unfortunately, limited computer resources do not permit the library to support all types of Internet and computer usage. Therefore, in order to best allocate these finite resources, student use of the library's computers will be limited in the following ways:� Academic use will always have priority over recreational use.

� Game playing, email, chat, online shopping, personal "productivity" activities (e.g., word processing, Web page development, etc.) and other inappropriate computer usage as determined by library staff are not permitted. � Printing privileges are restricted to academic use. Exceptions to this policy will be made at the discretion of the librarian. ||