The Smyrna Public Library is located at 400 Enon Springs Road, West, in Smyrna, Tennessee 37167.  Phone: 615-459-4884  FAX: 615-459-2370

Linebaugh Library System

revised 2/21/05
 

• The Library makes the Internet accessible in accordance with its mission of providing access to information and resources to meet the needs of its constituency.
   

• The Library is CIPA compliant and has blocking software on all Internet terminals.  The blocking software, or filter, is not a perfect system and due to its technological limitations may allow sites that could be harmful to minors and may block access to constitutionally protected material on the Internet.  The Library may allow access to blocked sites for adult patrons 18 and over upon request.  Information on the Internet may be reliable and current, or it may be inaccurate, out-of-date, or unavailable.  The Internet contains material that is controversial and inappropriate for children.  Library users access the Internet at their own discretion.
   

• Parents/legal guardians assume responsibility for anything their children may access on the Internet.  The Library is not responsible if children violate Library and parental rules.  The Library's computers are not under constant employee supervision.
   

• Use of the Library computers and the Internet for any purpose that violates federal, state or local laws is prohibited, including:
   

  • Accessing obscenity and or child pornography

  • Propagation of computer worms and viruses

  • Attempting to breach the Library network and other networks via the Internet

  • Transfer or use of copyrighted materials without explicit consent from the owner 
     

• Attempting to modify or delete software and data, or installing other software onto the Library computers is not permitted, and will be subject to a revoking of privileges.
   

Use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right, and violation of the Internet Use Policy will result in a cancellation of this privilege.