The Woonsocket Harris Public Library is working to make the ever-broadening world of information accessible to our patrons through the use of electronic databases, CD-ROMS, and Internet workstations. The library has the responsibility to provide information. However, the library has no control over the information accessed, and cannot be held responsible for the content, or the availability, of any Internet site at any given time. Woonsocket Harris Public Library is not responsible for damage to a patron's diskette or computer, or for the loss of any data, or liability that may occur.

Parents are advised to be aware of the information their child may be accessing. A child's access to the Internet, like any other library materials, is the responsibility of the of parent or legal guardian. As an aid to parents, filtering software has been added to the workstations in the Children's and Young Adult areas. Parents should be aware that such software limits access to some, but not all sites.


Users of Internet workstations must comply with the following rules:

Users must respect the privacy of other library patrons using the Internet.
Users are expected to use these resources for lawful purposes, and in a responsible, ethical manner.
Users may not conduct business on library computers.
Users may not alter the configuration of library computer systems, and may not load software onto any workstation.
There is a one hour limit on all workstations.
Printing is $.25 per page.
No child under the age of 12 will be allowed to use the unfiltered workstations without a parent or guardian present at the workstation.
Unsupervised children between the ages of 12 and 17 must have parental permission on file to use the unfiltered workstations.
Preschool children may not use the workstations unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Library staff will assist patrons with Internet use as time permits, but cannot offer extended personal instruction.

Failure to honor any of these rules will result in the loss of Internet privileges.