Terms of Service for Public Computers

Please be aware that you are working in a space shared by people of all ages, with a variety of information needs.

Please use the Internet responsibly:

• Use the Internet legally and ethically, including abiding by copyright law and anti-spam legislation.
• Take care not to tamper with computer equipment, software configurations, or system files.
• Be respectful of other people. You will be asked to stop using the Internet if you are disturbing others.
• The Library will take action on any inappropriate behaviours such as intimidation, harassment, bullying, etc., according to Acceptable Conduct Policy (Section 1.4). 
• Use your own library card or guest pass to sign on to the computer.
• Do not use library cards that belong to others.
• Do not distribute “spam” or computer viruses.
• Violation of these conditions may result in suspension, loss of Internet privileges or prosecution by the appropriate authorities.

Your Library card allows for access to the Internet for a set period of time per day, as noted on the login screen.

In addition to using an Internet filter, the Library also exercises the following due diligence steps:

• You are required to accept the Surrey Public Library Internet Terms of Use statement when you login to one of our computers. 
• By accepting the Terms of Use statement, you agree that you have read and understood it.
• Software has been installed to limit the amount of information stored  from previous users

Parents or guardians are responsible for supervising their children’s selection of information on the Internet. 

• Workstations in the Children’s areas are filtered.  

Browse the internet securely 

• Our computers are cleaned after each session. Your storage device will not be exposed to malware from using our computers. Any such exposure risk comes from the web sites you choose to visit.
• Choose web sites that are reputable.
• Some web sites can infect your devices with malware, such as viruses. If you have a USB flash drive or other storage device connected to the computer, it could be exposed to malware.
• Never open email messages or attachments from unknown senders or unusual messages from known senders. These are notorious ways of getting a malware infection.

The Surrey Public Library is committed to protecting your privacy. 

• The Library cannot guarantee confidentiality.
• Financial transactions done on Library computers may not be secure.
• Protect your privacy and security. Be sure to log out of any websites that you have logged into using your personal account passwords.
• All customers are expected to respect the privacy of others