Library card. A library card is required before a customer may borrow or use library material or request enhanced services. Failure to promptly inform the library that the customer’s card has been lost or stolen may cause the customer to be responsible for material borrowed. (Hawaii Administrative Rules, Title 8 Department of Education, Subtitle 3 Public Libraries, 200.1-3)
Library material security. Any library customer leaving a public library with library material shall be required to charge the library material out upon presentation of a library card. (8-201.1-4)
Smoking. Smoking is prohibited within a public library. (8-201.1-5)
Alcoholic beverages. Consumption and use of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in a public library. (8-201.1-6)
Food consumption. Eating and drinking are prohibited in a public library except that refreshments may be served in a meeting room, or as otherwise authorized by the state librarian. (8-201.1-7)
Animals. Animals, other than those used as aids to people with physical disabilities, are prohibited from a public library, unless otherwise authorized by the branch library manager. (8-201.1-8)
Skates. (a) Skates shall not be worn or used in or on public library property, unless otherwise authorized by the branch library manager. (b) As used in this section, "skates" shall mean and include roller skates, in line skates, and skateboards. (8-201.1-9)
Unattended child. The public library shall not be responsible for the care of any child left unattended in a public library. A child aged five and below shall be accompanied by a parent, guardian, adult, or responsible person at all times while in a public library. A child aged five and below left unattended by a parent, guardian, adult, or responsible person may be reported to the police or other responsible public agency. (8-201.1-10)
Personal property. Neither the public library nor the public library staff is responsible for personal items left, stolen, or damaged on public library property. (8-201.1-12)
Disruptive behavior. Any behavior deemed disruptive by the library staff shall be prohibited at all times. If the library customer continues to display disruptive behavior after being warned by the branch library manager or designee, the customer shall be requested to leave the library until the disruptive behavior has ceased. Prohibited disruptive behavior is that which unduly interferes with another library customer’s quiet enjoyment and use of the public library. Examples are: fighting; excessive and/or loud noise; display of offensive images on internet terminals; offensive body odor. (8-201.1-13)
Unlawful or malicious damage. Any person who unlawfully or maliciously cuts, tears, defaces, disfigures, soils, obliterates, breaks, or otherwise damages any library material shall be referred to the branch library manager, and if necessary, shall be reported to the police. (8-201.1-14)
Denial of use. Any person violating any decision or order of the state librarian, department, branch library manager, or any administrative rule adopted by the state librarian, may be denied use of a public library for a period of time to be determined by the branch library manager or state librarian. (8-201.1-16)
(Auth: HRS §§296-19, 312-1) (Imp: HRS §312-1)
Adopted: March 8, 2007
The resources that are available via the Internet can expand the
library’s information services well beyond its physical
collections.
HSPLS’ objective is to maximize access to authoritative online
resources and has developed guidelines to allow fair access to
the many users who want to use these resources. Anyone
requiring special accommodations to use the Internet computers
should ask a library staff member for help.
1. Library users must register and present their own valid HSPLS
library card to use the Internet computers as well as to print
from any public printer. A valid library card means an active
library card below established thresholds for claims returned
and fines, fees, and charges. No other forms of ID will be
accepted.
Exception: An HSPLS Library card is not required to access
Federal government information or publications at the dedicated
Internet computers located at designated
Depository Public Libraries. See Guideline No. 17 below for more
information.
2. Due to technical incompatibilities, network down times, or
computer maintenance, HSPLS cannot guarantee access, and will
not extend sessions or allow replacement reservations due to the
following situations:
o Inability to connect to the Internet
o Inability to connect to specific Internet sites
o Inability to download or print files
o Connection speed
o Other unanticipated problems
3. In compliance with the Federal Children's Internet Protection
Act (CIPA), filtering software has been installed on all HSPLS
Internet computers. An adult, defined by CIPA as a person at
least 17 years of age, may ask library staff to disable the
filter.
4. Internet access is offered on a self-service basis. Customers
shall assume full responsibility for learning to use the
equipment and resources provided by HSPLS. If users encounter
technical problems during their sessions, they should notify a
staff member immediately, with a description of exactly where
they were and what they were doing when the problem occurred.
These problems will be addressed as staff time permits. Library
staff do not have expertise with all Internet sites and
resources and may not be able to assist with specific programs
or problems.
5. Reference staff will assist library users by recommending and
explaining how to use HSPLS’ subscription databases, eBooks, and
other digital collections as well as other authoritative
web-based reference resources. Reference staff may assist
library users who are searching for additional subject material
on the Internet as time allows.
6. Only downloading to a personal portable storage device is
allowed. *Warning*: Files downloaded from the Internet may
contain viruses. HSPLS will not be responsible for any damage to
users’ personal portable storage devices, computers and/or files
resulting from their use of the Internet computers.
7. Normally Internet computers will be available during library
business hours. However, some library computers may not be
available for general use but may be limited by library staff to
meet reference service and other programming needs.
8. One 60 minute Internet session may be reserved per seven-day
period, generally Sunday through Saturday. The limit of one
reserved session per week applies to all Internet computers
systemwide. Each 60 minute session may be reserved beginning on
the hour or half-hour.
9. Some libraries may offer 15-minute express computers on a
space available basis. Users must have their own valid HSPLS
library card, and no reservations will be taken for these
computers.
10. Walk-ins can be accommodated whenever an Internet computer
is free and when there are no reservations. A walk-in will be
limited to the amount of time remaining in the current session.
11. The last session of the day may be shorter than the normal
session because of library closing procedures.
12. Downloading and printing must be completed within each
reservation or walk-in session. Internet users will receive up
to three end-of-session alerts. HSPLS is not responsible for
incomplete downloads or printing
13. Internet computers are in public areas in HSPLS libraries.
By agreeing to this Internet use statement, users accept
responsibility and acknowledge that some sites may reasonably be
deemed offensive to other library customers, and that images on
the screen may be viewed by a wide audience. Not all content on
the Internet is appropriate for viewing by all library
customers. Library users may be asked to discontinue accessing
sites or engaging in other Internet behavior which others may
find inappropriate.
14. The nature of the Internet requires customers to exercise
critical thinking skills to determine if content is truthful,
relevant and appropriate. Parents and legal guardians may need
to provide guidance for their own children including discussion
of their family values. Library staff will not provide extensive
supervision of children as they explore the Internet. The
responsibility for what minors read or view on the Internet
rests with their parents or legal guardians, who should instruct
children never to give out personal information (including name,
address, password, telephone number, and credit card
information) online.
15. Library users will agree to access the Internet using HSPLS
computers and connections in compliance with all Federal and
State laws and with HSPLS Internet policies, guidelines, and
procedures:
- The First Amendment to the U. S. Constitution does not protect all
content. No HSPLS public access computer may be used to view or
display obscenity, child pornography, or other illegal content.
The legal status of any particular content can be determined
only by a court of law with proper jurisdiction.
- A work protected by copyright law may not be copied without
permission of the copyright owner unless the proposed use falls
within the definition of “fair use.” Customers are responsible
for compliance with all state, national and international laws
governing copyrighted materials.
- Prohibited behavior includes the use of library computers for
unauthorized access, including hacking, spamming, or other
unlawful activities.
- Users are not permitted to invade the privacy of other people or
intrude upon their rights. Harassment of library staff or other
individuals is prohibited.
- Other prohibited behaviors include, but may not be limited to:
damaging or disrupting computer resources and networks; changing
the settings and configurations of public access computers;
installing non-library software on library computers; use of
library computers for chat, game playing, and audio and video
downloads.
16. RESPONSE TO PROHIBITED BEHAVIORS AND CONTENT: Misuse of a
public access computer will result in the loss of computer
privileges, potential loss of library privileges, and possible
legal action.
17. One Internet computer located at each Federal Depository
Library (Hawaii State Library, Kahului Public Library, and Lihue
Public Library) will be dedicated to accessing Federal
government publications and information. Library cards are not
required to use these computers to access Federal documents.
Free access to these computers will be allowed as an extension
of the depository library’s collection and as provided in 44 USC
1911: United States Code, Title 44, Section 1911. However,
customers will need a valid HSPLS library card in order to print
copies of their research results.
The Hawaii State Public Library System reserves the right to
modify these guidelines at any time.
The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies and other reproductions of copyrighted material.
Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be "used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research." If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or a reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair use," that user may be liable for copyright infringement.
This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of the copyright law.
Major Resources:
Other Copyright Resources:
Other Patent Resources:
Trademarks:
The Hawaii State Library is joining the American Library Association and libraries across the country to help provide answers to these and other questions for parents.
The Internet is the most exciting new learning tool since the printing press. However, like other new technology of the past -- radio, movies, television -- the Internet has raised concerns about its possible negative impact on children. It is important that parents teach their children to make wise choices, whether about books, movies, TV or the Internet.
The following suggestions can assist you in teaching your child to be "street smart" on the Information Highway and in making sure their experience is a positive one.
Take time to learn about the Internet, the wealth of educational resources it offers and how to use it wisely.
Spend time online with your child and provide clear guidelines for Internet use. Ask your children to share their favorite Web sites and what they like about them. Help them discover Web sites that can help them with their homework, hobbies and other special interests.
Talk with your children about what they are seeing and doing in cyberspace. This will give you insight into their special interests and an opportunity to express your point of view. Let your children know there are subjects or areas that you prefer to be off limits and explain why.
Teach children to be wise consumers in cyberspace. Remind them that not everything they see or hear may be true. Some sites may be trying to sell them something.
Learn how to evaluate Internet sites. Most public libraries provide books, magazines and other materials with reviews and guides to Worldwide Web Sites. Ask your librarian about new Internet guides written for parents and children.
Teach children "safety" rules for dealing with strangers online, such as never giving out their full name, address, telephone number or a credit card number, or never arranging to meet someone they met online without permission.
Ask a librarian. Librarians have always been expert at selecting materials for children of varying ages, interests and abilities. Today they are applying those same skills online to help you and your child.
The Hawaii State Public Library System has no control over the information accesses through the Internet and cannot be held responsible for its contents. The library affirms the rights and responsibilities of parents and legal guardians to guide their children’s use of all library resources, including the Internet. A wide variety of sites for different age levels and all points of view are available through the Internet. Parents are encouraged to take an active role and talk about their personal values and expectations for their children’s use of this resource.
Help for Parents
The Hawaii State Public Library System staff have taken the time to select sites recommended for young people. Start your journey through the Internet at our
Kid Stuff site located at http://www.hcc.hawaii.edu/hspls/kidstuff.html
Here you’ll find links to a wide variety of topics of interest to children and teens.
For further information, try the following sources:
Child Safety on the Information Highway: http://www.safekids.com
The Librarian’s Guide to Cyberspace for Parents and Kids: http://www.ala.org/parentspage/greatsites
The Internet Advocate: http://www.monroe.lib.in.us/~lchampel/netadv.html
Kidz Privacy courtesy of the U. S. Federal Trade Commission: information about how to protect kids' privacy online for children, their parents, and website operators: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/kidzprivacy/index.html