Unacceptable Use
- Whilst using the IT facilities we ask you to act courteously and to respect the needs of other users and staff, in accordance with the Library’s Byelaws.
- Libraries are used by many different types of customers who engage in many different activities. Please be considerate of other library users. For example, please do not disturb others with loud conversations or music. Please remember to switch mobile phones to silent and always use headphones to listen to any audio.
- Customers should also be aware that whilst we allow access to media sharing sites such as You Tube, you should remember that not all content will be suitable for viewing in a public library setting and that some of the content will actually breach acceptable use.
- Rotherham Libraries & Neighbourhood Hubs does not prohibit specific online activities as long as they are not considered to be illegal, offensive, obscene, abusive or troublesome to other computer users. This includes not using the IT facilities in any way which may result in a breach of the:
- Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and the European Copyright Directive 2001
- Data Protection Act 2018
- Obscene Publications Act 1959 & 1964
- Protection of Children Act 1978
- Sexual Offences Act 2003
- Public Order Act 1986
- Computer Misuse Act 1990
- Human Rights Act 1998
- Any other local, regional, national and international law, order or regulation
- It is illegal to use the Rotherham Library Network internet service to view live TV broadcasts. However, access to non-live TV pictures are permitted as they do not require a TV licence. Due to TV licensing laws, viewing of the BBC i-Player (including catch-up TV) is not permitted.
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The Council can and will monitor access to internet sites, and access to any material in breach of these terms may be subject to further action. We reserve the right to check your internet usage logs without informing you.
- Users must not interfere with equipment, attempt to install software, amend or delete existing software or settings.
- You should not use indecent, obscene, offensive, or threatening language in any form of electronic communication including e-mail messages, electronic forms, and blog postings. Any incidents of inappropriate communication will be noted and appropriate action taken.