Wireless Network Access Policy

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library

Policy

Wireless Network Access

Lead Unit:

Library/Systems

Effective Date:

15 July 2005

Review Date:

15 July 2005

Number:

6.1.1

Name: Fermin Rubio

Title: City Attorney

Approved as to Form: Date: July 15, 2005

A. PURPOSE

The City of Las Cruces provides free unfiltered wireless access in the Library for the public to use with their personal notebooks, laptops and other mobile devices. These access points are unsecured, unfiltered and may be accessible only during normal library hours. Use of this service inside the Library is governed by Thomas Branigan Memorial Library policies.

B. POLICY STATEMENT

Any person connecting to wireless Internet access within Thomas Branigan Memorial Library must abide by the following guidelines:

1. Wireless connections are not secure. Cautious and informed wireless users should not transmit personal information (credit card numbers, passwords and any other sensitive information) while using any wireless "hot spot." Please take appropriate precautions when using this service.

2. All wireless users should have up-to-date virus protection on their laptops or other wireless devices. The library is not responsible for any information that is compromised, or for any damage caused to hardware or software due to security issues. 3. All wireless users must use battery powered electronic devices. Use of the Library’s electrical outlets is prohibited.

4. Wireless users requiring sound must use headphones so as to not disturb others.

5. Library printers are not available via the wireless connection.

6. Library staff can provide general handouts for connecting your device to the wireless network. Staff will not troubleshoot problems related to your wireless device or assist in making changes to your device’s network settings and/or hardware configuration. The Library does not guarantee that your device will work with the wireless access.

7. Responsible, ethical use of this resource includes the following:

Accessing educational, informational and legal recreational resources.
Respecting the privacy of others by not:

Attempting to modify or gain access to files, passwords, or data belonging to others;

Introducing viruses;

Seeking unauthorized access to any computer system, or damaging or altering software components of any network or database.

C. APPLICABILITY

This policy applies to all persons within Thomas Branigan Memorial Library connecting to the Internet via the city wireless access point.

D. DISCLAIMER

Use of the wireless network is entirely at the risk of the user. The library disclaims any and all liability for loss of confidential information or damages resulting from that loss, or any and all damages resulting from use of the wireless network.

E. RESPONSIBILITY

It is the responsibility of all persons using wireless Internet access to be familiar with this policy. It is further the responsibility of all library staff to adhere to the policy as stated above.