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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - LB - 2011.10.18 :'►URLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY '.[BU'UNGAME Board of Trustees Agenda _ October 18, 2011—5.30pm -Revised 480 Primrose Road—Library Conference Room SUGGESTED ACTION I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. Library Board of Trustee Minutes for September 20, 2011 Approval IV. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION Information A. Library Statistics for September 2011 B. Article by Amy Pelman for Yalsa "The Hub" V. From The Floor (Public Comments) VI. REPORTS A. City Librarian's Report—Harding Information/Discussion B. Foundation Report VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Millennium Update Information/Discussion B. Community Room Signage for Library Programs on Information/Discussion Bellevue Ave. C. Internet Archive Information/Discussion VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Burlingame Public Library Internet Use Policy Discussion/Approval IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS X. ADJOURNMENT Adjourn Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Library Board of Trustees regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the Reference Desk of the Burlingame Public Library, 480 Primrose Road, Burlingame, California BURUMOAME : Library Board of Trustees Minutes, September 20, 2011 I. Call to Order- President Towle called the meeting to order at 5:30pm. IL Roll Call Trustees Present: Betsy Corcoran, Deborah Griffith, Lisa Rosenthal, Sandy Towle Trustee Absent: Katie McCormack Staff Present: Pat Harding, City Librarian Sidney Poland, Recorder III. Trustee Board Minutes August 16, 2011 The August 16, 2011 minutes were approved as written. M/S/C (Griffith/Towle) IV. Correspondence and,Information A. Library Statistics - Easton Branch/Main For the mbnth of August, Easton circulation increased 24.78%; the main library decreased -0.26%. The statistics showed that circulation at the Main was improving. Trustee Rosenthal suggested that the Library advertise Freegal. Holding a Freegal workshop taught by a teen was an idea put forth for consideration. V. From the Floor (Public Comments) No one from the public attended. VI. - Reports A. Librarian's Report 1. Staffing- There is a moratorium on hiring Full Time or Permanent Part Time staff as salary negotiations are in progress; hourly employees may be hired as they do not receive benefits. 2. RFID- RFID self check will not go-live until most of the PLS- libraries have been completely tagged. Installation of the self 480 Primrose Road•Burlingame•California 94010-4083 Phone(650)558-7474'Fax(650)342-6295'www.burlingame.org/library checks has been re-scheduled until November 16th at the main Library and November 17th at Easton. •-� -3. Open Source System -The Peninsula Library System is considering the possibility of changing its automated system from III (Triple I).to the latest version of Evergreen. Evergreen is the only open source system that is currently able to handle a consortium the size of PLS. PLS Administrative Council will meet in December to make a decision on the proposed project., 4. New Reading Program -Amy Pelman of the Children's Department and Liza-Wardell, Librarian at Burlingame High School, are introducing a new book talking program to interested students entitled Get Reading Program. Amy will visit BHS monthly to discuss teen literature; teens can check out the books on site. B. Foundation Report Escoffier Event the behind the scenes event held on September 6th for Escoffier Society members was a great success. Guests were divided into groups and rotated to 5'stations that were manned by staff. Guests were introduced to the new technology the Library is using. • RFID in the Circulation and Technical Services Departments • Smart Board for Computer Education Training (CET) and Jobs Programs _ • Early Literacy Stations in the Children's Room-1 bilingual station and 3 English language stations with a total of 50 educational programs • Large monitor in Teen Room that provides new opportunities f for teens to research which books they would like to check out. Guests also ventured to the lower level for a presentation of the book selling procedures both on-line and through book sales within the library. VII. Unfinished Business A. Millennium Update Pat Harding is meeting with Wayne Gehrke in a few weeks to discuss ways to re-design the main level in order to accommodate the materials handling system. B. Visit to Internet Archive President Towle gave a review of his visit to Internet Archive with- Pat ithPat Harding, Lisa Rosenthal, and Sidney Poland. Internet Archive is located in an old Christian Scientist Church at 300 Folsom at Clement. Brewster Kale, the founder of IA and Robert Miller,showed us the inner-workings of how the books are digitized and information Library Board of Trustee Minutes September 20,2011 2 VIII. New Business. A. Spanish Collection The Library is planning to expand its Spanish language collection. OCLC is no longer pre-selecting or pre-cataloging foreign language materials. Vera Warrick, Technical Services Librarian, will be ordering and cataloguing the new Spanish books. The Library is also looking into partnering with San Mateo County Library System for ordering and cataloging the Chinese collection. B. Lane Room Sign Trustee Griffith requested that the Library purchase a sign for the Lane Community Room programs which would be permanently placed outside the Bellevue door. IX. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 6:30pm. M/S/,C/ the next meeting of the Library Board of Trustees will be held October 18, 2011 at 5:30pm. Respectfully Submitted Patricia Harding City Librarian r Library Board of Trustee Minutes September 20,2011 3 BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY STATISTICS Month: September Year: 2011 �'�ll� g�me Registered 7777 Borrowers Hillsborough Other: Total Adult Patrons 19,043 3,182 071 22,225 Juvenile Patrons 5,931][ 1,589 01 7,520 Others 209 8 2,31411 2,531 Bno tered 2�i183 2,21 :32 ? ► Cir+ elation �l F es ► Y nt Cage Main 50,620 51,046 -0.83% Branch 7,178 5,805 23.65% Total I E. 5?y?98 56 1 IF 1.67°/<► Self Chew Usage Total Itu a Psroant of Initial Check Outs Main 28,617 79% Branch 3,465 64% Total 2 Online Renewalski- Items Puiant of fiotal Rsels Main 11,485 780/7. Branch 1,344 76% Total 12,829 tette Count gfonthllr ge per day Main 30,943 1,105 Branch 4,493 180 Totalx,435 1,285 Internet yeage T10', Naar Sesstons Main Adult 8,662 Main Children's 29 Branch 657 Lira"Total 9,841# E-Content/Total Download of E-Cotataa T . , rRis err Sessions Overdrive a-books 97,audio a-books 89 Freegal Music #of users: 74; #of songs: 508 Databases: 2,052 BPL Website 14,306 Safari not downloadable, but as a readable.pdn 144 Totem Items Added to potlection(Main&:D:rach) 1,607 Total llumtber O treach x",DdUivered 23 BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY STATISTICS Month: September Year: 2011 Community Room Usage Number of MeetingsAttendance Community Meetings 4 153 Library Meetings 2 1 35 Library Adult Programs 4 102 Public Meetings 3 89 City Meetings 2 60 Total 15 350 Conference Room Book Club Adult 1 15 Foundation Meeting s 3 28 Library Trustees I F- 1 7 Library Staff Meetings 4 18 One Book One Community 1 10 Public Meeting (Neighborhood Network/Env. Council) 11 2 17 Total F 12 95 Study Room Usage # of uses 31 # of patrons 80 Children's and Young Adult Programs--Main Niiiber Attendance Story Times Preschool 411 161 Toddler 8 1 511 Baby Story Time 1 28 Total Story Times---IF- 13 700 Class Visits 71 1 Preschool Class Visits O Elementary Class Visits 0 Teen Class Visits at BHS 1 25 Total Class Visits 1 25 Special Program We Read Together Gennifer'Choldenko 115 Total Special Programs 1 115 BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY STATISTICS Month: September Year: 2011 pOJ �� ��`P ..flal f ��'� v '4 . ,,. MINIM as MmT Number Attendan" StoFy Times Preschool Story Time 4 152 Toddler Story Times 4 248 Toddler Story Times 8 400 Class Visits (elementary) Our Lady of Angeles 1 38 IF- L� BP( ain Circulation k, 1 of 10 +You Gmail Calendar Documents Photos Sites Web More barrymllsl@gmail.com BPL Main Circulation Share File Edit View Insert Format Data Tools Help All changes saved Chart Copy chart Edit chart... Publish chart Save image. 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Publish chart Save image Delete chart Easton Branch Circ by Month 2009 vs. 2010 vs 2011 September 8,000 2011: 7,178 2009 02010 6,000 02011 4,000 2,000 0 January March May July September November February April June August October December Sheetl Chart1 litt�as:/�Ciacs.s - 9CLDb�ii T2�7L�TTT?T�Tm(lta� Ta1Rw _ i0dV2a - ._ W" �-uli L ivlanc 11119 O Luer up—.vaventures in Non-miction "1'he Hub Pagel of E Ski tocontent --- .......ter.. J� 'LATTAN • Home • About • Contact Us • Poll Archive • The Hub Blogger Guidelines You Can't Make This Stuff Up — Adventures in Non -Fiction 2011 October 10 tags: Best Books for Young Adults great Graphic novels for teens non-fiction by Amy Pelman tom, 4 01 Something dawned on me a little while back that I didn't even think was possible: I really like reading non-fiction. As someone who has been devoted to reading novels for most of my life, I used to think of non-fiction books as something to be used for school, or for persronal reference like a cookbook, not something I read from cover to cover. Turns out, I was way wrong. Recently I've read some non- fiction books that have stuck with me in the way only the best novels do. Now, of course I'm referring to some very specific type of non-fiction books. That's not to say these are the only enjoyable type; they're just a sampling of ones in which I was surprised by how much they kept me turning the pages. I'll break them down in my own newly made up categorization scheme: 1. Narrative non-fiction These are books that can make you forget that you're not reading a novel. Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea by Barbara Demick was like that for me. I read this book with jaw hanging open, and I'm not really exaggerating. I knew next to nothing about the topic, so I learned a lot, but I also cared a great deal about 'le people profiled in the book; I kept turning the pages for them and their fascinating, harrowing tales. p://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2011/10/10/you-cant-make-this-stuff-up-adventures-in-non-fiction/ 10/13/2011 You Can't Make This Stuff Up—Adventures in Non-Fiction I The Hub Page 2 of E Lev.Omry./.n Owl ..1 Me O.tl 11`r31 � tht 01,1 -r Another example of narrative non-fiction that stands out for me is Wesley the Owl by Stacey O'Brien. I'm pretty sure that I'll never have an owl of my own to raise from chick to full-grown, but Stacey did and I'm so glad she told the tale, because it is fascinating, surprising, funny and lovable(just like Wesley!). 2.Large topical books with lots of pictures I'm currently in love with this giant book called The Elements:A visual exploration of every known atom in the universe, by Theodore Gray, a 2010 YALSA Best Book for Young Adults. Full disclosure: I never took chemistry so it's kind of like a crash course, but even if I had taken chemistry, I think I'd find this book fun to pore over. The author is really funny, the pictures are beautiful and it's chock full of crazy facts! Bonus feature: no need to read it chronologically: for a good time,just flip open to any page and start reading! 3.Non-Fiction graphic novels These read as good as made-up stories, but they're true. Several riveting non-fiction graphic novels have been published in recent years. In fact,two of the 2011 Top Ten Great Graphic Novels for Teens are non-fiction: Smile by Raina Telgemeier and Yummy: The Last Days of a.Southside Shorty by Greg Neri (whom we recently featured in a post). Both are stellar books. Smile will make you laugh while you cringe; Yummy will make you think and maybe even cry. . Humor I don't care what the subject is, if you can tell me true stories or facts in a funny way, I'm hooked. The most recent non-fiction that had me laughing out loud was Packing for Mars by Mary Roach. She's got a knack for making her topics funny and highly readable. The author even went"zero-gravity"on NASA's C-9 plane for the cause. Of the experience, she relays that while in flight they were told not to"go supermanning" around the cabin, but she broke the rules. I mean,wouldn't you? So are you convinced? Ready to put down that novel and pick up some new facts? YALSA'S got a great place to start your quest for a great non-fiction read: the Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults. What non-fiction books have you enjoyed? Is there a particular type of non-fiction book you like?Tell me about it in the comments! —Amy Pelman, currently reading And Then Things Fall Apart by Arlaina Tibensky Share this: Email Print Facebook 4 ttp://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2011/10/10/you-cant-make-this-stuff-up-adventures-in-non-fiction/ 10/13/2011 from —Awards/Selected Lists, Genre 3 Responses leave one 1. mclicious permalink October 10, 2011 Love that you brought this up. I, too, have lately been reading more non-fiction than fiction(or at least I was until school started last month), and not only is it refreshing, but so much of it is as (if not more) readable as fiction. I love that I'm discovering how much I love it now, so that when I finish school and start working in YA services, I can remind myself to provide good nonfiction (especially teen-related stuff, like Alexandra Robbins, or stuff that relates to what's popular on TV, like celebrity chef memoirs) for my patrons. I wish I had had a librarian who had done that when I was in high school. R plv 2. Amanda Margis permalink October 10, 2011 I too am finding I like non-fiction more and more. Mary Roach and Alexandra Robbins both write great works that have lots of teen appeal. I also like science related titles like How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming and Snoop: What Your Stuff Says About You which would make great pairings with an astronomy or psychology curriculum. How The States Got Their Shape should be required reading! Reply 3. Clynell Reinschmiedt permalink October 11, 2011 Thank you for the nonfiction recommended titles. I teach YA Lit to future school librarians, and the textbooks simply don't do the subject of YA Nonfiction justice. I am always looking for personal recommendations! Reply Leave a Reply Name:(required): Email:(required): tp://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2011/10/10/you-cant-make-this-stuff-up-adventures-in-non-fiction/ 10/13/2011 BURUNOAME City Librarian Report October 18, 2011 Staff News—Amy Pelman is contributing to YALSA's(Young Adult Library Services Association)The Hub. Check out her interview with author Gary Ghislain: http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2011/10/05/31- days-of-authors-interview-with-Bary-ehislain/. Another column on fun non-fiction: http://www.valsa.ala.org/thehub/­2011/10/10/You-cant-mak e-this-stuff-up-adventures-in-non-fiction/ Jeff Mikulik and Patti Flynn are honored with Employee Service Awards at the city's Service Award Luncheon on September 29th. Jeffs award is for 20 years of service. Jeff began as a Page working in the Periodical Department back in 1991. Jeff has risen from a Page to a Library Assistant II and now splits his time between his two roles in the Periodicals Department and as the front line computer guru. Not only did Jeff become fully capable of handling the requirements of the Periodicals Department but his computer skills have made him the go-to person when it comes to troubleshooting any and all computer problems as they arise in the library. Unlike many computer people,Jeff is very free and open with his knowledge and willing to share it with both patrons and fellow staff. Jeff has made himself a huge asset to the library. Patti Flynn began her career at BPL also as a Page 30 years ago. Patti started working at the Easton Branch Library when she was a 14 year-old freshman at Mercy High School. Later she divided her time between Easton and the Main Library working in the Circulation and Technical Services Department. She later worked in the Reference Department doing interlibrary loans and in 2004 she was called on to go back to the Branch to be the lead Library Assistant before and after the Easton Branch remodel. Patti continues to divide her time between the Easton Branch and the Main Library taking a lead role in all of her duties. A few things her supervisors,fellow workers,-and patrons have said about Patti: • Patti's dedication to service is extremely strong. She hasa deep rooted allegiance to the Burlingame Public Library. She has a particularly special connection with Easton branch patrons and is well-regarded by this community. • Patti is probably the most knowledgeable LA we have; she knows the library's computer system inside&out. • Patti does an outstanding job creating positive working relationships with the public and with her coworkers. • Patti goes the extra mile for patrons. • Patti makes the working environment a happy place. • Patti is a big fan of the San Francisco Giants! L 1 . 48o Primrose Road Burlingame•California 94010-4083 Phone(650)558-7474•Fax(650)342-6295•www.huAingame.org/library State Annual Report Complete-Sidney completed and submitted BPL's annual report to the state library. The State Library annually publishes California Library Statistics, a compilation of statistical data from public and county law libraries throughout the state. Assembly Bill 438—Saturday, October 8, Governor Brown signed AB 438-(Williams),the controversial library outsourcing measure CLA has been closely monitoring all year. There was no signing message issued. The bill, as sent to the Governor,would "impose requirements on a city or library district that intends to withdraw from a county free library system and operate libraries with a private contractor. AB 438,as you may recall, is sponsored by the Ventura Reader's Book Group and was supported by a number of major employee union organizations, including SEIU,California Labor Federation, California Teachers Association, as well as several Friends of the Library groups. It was opposed by the League.of Cities, Chamber of Commerce, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, LSSI, and numerous individual cities. •During,debate on the bill,the supporters argued for the protection of jobs and for more public input on the decision to outsource, while the opposition argued that the "practical effect of the bill was to bars cities from contracting out services,which likely means staff layoffs and branch closures." We Read Together—BPL participated in the PLS wide children's program "We Read Together"—a yearly book/author event sponsored by Peninsula Library System libraries. This program encourages families to read together,discuss a common book, and meet the author. This year's program featured author Gennifer Choldenko and was a huge success. Gennifer Choldenko spoke to about 115 kids,teachers and parents on Friday,September 30th! She showed slides of Alcatraz Island while discussing her research and a number of fun facts about the inhabitants of Alcatraz.,Congratulations to the Children's Department for putting together such a fun program and publicizing it so well to the schools,especially OLA! The Children's Department—Children's is very busy with class visits. In addition to the kindergarten, library card drive at Burlingame and Hillsborough schools they are also receiving many more requests for class visits this year. Class visits are scheduled every week in October and November and Kathy has scheduled 5 class visits the week of October 17th! A number of the visits are being done at Easton for Lincoln and other schools at the north end of Burlingame. Later in•October and November the Children's Department will begin the library card drive for 4th, 6th, and 9th graders. There are no school librarians in'the public K-8 grades in Burlingame at this time. _-N 2 Book Buddies—Book Buddies, anew reading enrichment program that pairs 15 teen volunteers with 15 elementary school students to practice reading together will begin in November. The program will run for&weeks from 3:30-4:15 on Tuesdays. Teens will receive training beforehand. Lane Room Projector-The projector in the Lane Community Room is having problems and we are not able to use it at this time.We have budgeted capital equipment funds for a replacement and Barry is working on the quotations and we will purchase a new one as soon as possible. In the meantime we have the portable projector for use in the Lane Room. Phone System The city is upgrading to a new phone system. City staff(Barry Mills was the library's rep) has looked at a number of phone systems and has selected ShoreTel. Several of us attended a presentation by ShoreTel on the desktop client/computer phone control options for our new City-wide phone system. We will be implementing the system in early November. Millennium Project—I met with Wayne Gehrke and Andrea Will on October 5. We went over the comments he received from attendees at the Escoffier Event. We discussed another option which would include putting the AMHS (Automated Materials Handling System) in the current Circulation Room and moving the Foundation Book Store to the area where the AMHS'is shown in the plans. He will �.. develop this option and send me the completed plans. We will then set up a meeting with the PMT and a larger workshop to include Foundation and Library Board of Trustee members. Foundation News—The Foundation has been very busy. A number of members have been involved with book sales at the Burlingame Farmer's Market. They have had 3 sates and have made a total of $790. The next sales will be October 16 and November 13. They will have their big fall sale starting on Thursday, October 20—dates below. There will also be an appraisal clinic on Saturday, October 22 on the front porch or if rained out in the Teen Room. Upcoming Dates: October 14 ', Safeway opens to the public—Grand Opening—9 AM October 16 Foundation Book Sale at the Burlingame Farmer's Market—9 AM-1 PM Oct 20—Oct 23 Burlingame Library Foundation Book Sale Thursday, Oct. 20, 3-6 PM $5 admission Friday, Oct. 21, 3-6 PM Free admission 3 Saturday, Oct. 22, 10 AM -4 PM Free admission. Book Appraisals by PBA Galleries on the Front Patio between 11 AM & 2 PM,$1/book '1 Sunday, Oct.23, 12-4 PM- Free admission,$6/bag of books October 25 Halloween Puppet Show* -Walden Marionettes and "A Spooky Affair",—7pm October 27 Become a Better Job Seeker—One-on-one job assistance October 27 Taking the Mystery out of Retirement workshop-11 AM -12 PM October 27 Continuation of Health Coverage (COBRA) presentation—1-2 PM October 27 Burlingame Then and Now-a Photographic Comparison. Lecture and Slideshow by Russ Cohen, Past President, Burlingame Historical Society-7 PM October 29 Exploring Antarctica (Just Like Mars, Only Closer!) Slide Lecture with Dr.Chris McKay (NASA) 2-3 PM November 9 Career Support Group- 1:30-2:30 PM November 13 Foundation Book Sale at the Burlingame Farmer's Market—9 AM-1 PM December 2 Burlingame Tree Lighting Ceremony December 4 Children's Holiday Tea—Burlingame Library Foundation Fundraiser—2 seatings-10.AM- Noon and 2 PM-4 PM 4 Burlingame Public library Internet Use Policy The Burlingame Public Library provides public access to the Internet in keeping with its role in providing equal access to information and resources to meet the educational, informational, and recreational needs of members of a free and democratic society. Users of the Internet should be aware that the Internet is a global entity. The library has no control over the information on the Internet and cannot be held accountable for its contents. Some Internet sites contain information that users may find to be inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, controversial or offensive. All Internet users are expected to adhere to the general rules of behavior in the library and to use library computer equipment in an appropriate and responsible manner. Staff Assistance Librarians are available to assist you in finding the information you seek, however basis computer literacy is required. For those who wish to learn more about accessing the Internet, tutoring is available. Staff cannot control the accuracy and validity of the information, the availability of the links users would like to visit, or materials users may find offensive. Filtered Access Filtered access to the Internet is available to children in the Children's Library. Our librarians share parents' concern for safety on the web. Parents are encouraged to explore the Internet with their children. Even with filters there is no real control over the content of �-' Internet sites. Children should be aware that many sites are funded through advertising. Other sites may be offensive, contain inappropriate material, or be harassing. Burlingame Public Library and the USA Patriot Act The USA Patriot Act (the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001). The Patriot Act amended over 15 federal statutes, including the laws governing criminal procedure, computer fraud and abuse, foreign intelligence, wiretapping, and immigration. These amendments expanded the authority of the FBI and the law enforcement to gain access to stored Internet and electronic communications. Libraries that provide access to the Internet and e-mail service to patrons may be subject to a court order requiring the library to allow the monitoring of electronic communications sent through library's computers or network. Burlingame Public Library complies with court orders from law enforcement agencies. Inquiries regarding review of library files by a law enforcement officer or anyone else should be referred to the City Librarian or his designate and/or to the City Attorney for review before any access i allowed. I E S`ER G D NE PRESS ST09NS User Resuonsibilities With the freedom and privilege to access computer networks comes the responsibility to use them in an appropriate manner. The library's workstations are in a public area. Because others may be involuntarily exposed to what you view, the library asks that in consideration of others you exercise judgment in what you view on these public workstations. If what you view causes discomfort to others, staff may intervene. In addition the library has deemed the following to be unacceptable uses of the Internet and all other electronic resources within the library. Violations may result in disciplinary actions up to and including loss of library �-- privileges. • Using resources for illegal or unauthorized purposes. • Moving, damaging or tampering with computer equipment in any way. • Attempting to modify or gain access to files, passwords, or data belonging to the library or others. • Seeking unauthorized access to computer operating systems and/or altering software components of a computer, database or network. • Making unauthorized copies of copyrighted or licensed software or data. • Violating the posted library behavior policies or procedures. • Harassing other users or staff • Violating another user's right to privacy. • Harassing staff or other users. • Failure to relinquish an Internet workstation upon request of staff. Time Limits • There is a 2 hour time limit on all workstations with your valid library card. • A library card and a valid pin number will be necessary to log on to an Internet computer. • Patrons who do not qualify for a library card or do not want one may get a one-hour guest pass the reference desk. �-- User Limits • No more than two persons are allowed at a terminal at one time! Printing Charges • The first three pages per person per day are free. • There is a charge of 15 cents per page after the first three pages. • Please go to the Circulation Desk, the Reference Desk or the APM machine on the main level to add money to your print account. Please Remember. . . • Use the equipment with care. It is illegal to physically or electronically modify computer equipment, or tamper with hardware or software (California Penal Code, Section 502 et. seq.; • Please ask the library staff for assistance if you are having problems with the computers. 9/30/11 Burlingame Public Library Internet Use Policy The Burlingame Public Library provides public access to the Internet in keeping with its role in providing equal access to information and resources to meet the educational, informational, and recreational needs of members of a free and democratic society. Users of the Internet should be aware that the Internet is a global entity. The library has no control over the information on the Internet and cannot be held accountable for its contents. Some Internet sites contain information that users may find to be inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, controversial or offensive. All Internet users are expected to adhere to the general rules of behavior in the library and to use library computer equipment in an appropriate and responsible manner. Staff Assistance Librarians are available to assist you in finding the information you seek, however basis computer literacy is required. For those who wish to learn more about accessing the Internet, tutoring is available. Staff cannot control the accuracy and validity of the information, the availability of the links users would like to visit, or materials users may find offensive. Filtered Access Filtered access to the Internet is available to children in the Children's Library. Our librarians share parents' concern for safety on the web. Parents are encouraged to explore the Internet with their children. Even with filters there is no real control over the content of Internet sites. Children should be aware that many sites are funded through advertising. Other sites may be offensive, contain inappropriate material, or be harassing. Burlingame Public Library and the USA Patriot Act The USA Patriot Act (the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001). The Patriot Act amended over 15 federal statutes, including the laws governing criminal procedure, computer fraud and abuse, foreign intelligence, wiretapping, and immigration. These amendments expanded the authority of the FBI and the law enforcement to gain access to stored Internet and electronic communications. Libraries that provide access to the Internet and e-mail service to patrons may be subject to a court order requiring the library to allow the monitoring of electronic communications sent through library's computers or network. Burlingame Public Library complies with court orders from law enforcement agencies. Inquiries regarding review of library files by a law enforcement officer or anyone else should be referred to the City Librarian or his designate and/or to the City Attorney for review before any access is allowed. BPL INTERNET USER GUIDELINES — EXPRESS STATIONS User Responsibilities With the freedom and privilege to access computer networks comes the responsibility to use them in an appropriate manner. The library's workstations are in a public area. Because others may be involuntarily exposed to what you view, the library asks that in consideration of others you exercise judgment in what you view on these public workstations. If what you view causes discomfort to others, staff may intervene. In addition the library has deemed the following to be unacceptable uses of the Internet and all other electronic resources within the library. Violations may result in disciplinary actions up to and including loss of library privileges. • Using resources for illegal or unauthorized purposes. • Moving, damaging or tampering with computer equipment in any way. • Attempting to modify or gain access to files, passwords, or data belonging to the library or others. • Seeking unauthorized access to computer operating systems and/or altering software components of a computer, database or network. • Making unauthorized copies of copyrighted or licensed software or data. • Violating the posted library behavior policies or procedures. • Harassing other users or staff • Violating another user's right to privacy. • Harassing staff or other users. • Failure to relinquish an Internet workstation upon request of staff. Time Limits • There is a 2 hour time limit on all workstations with your valid library card. • A library card and a valid pin number will be necessary to log on to an Internet computer. • Patrons who do not qualify for a library card or do not want one may get a one-hour guest pass the reference desk. User Limits • No more than two persons are allowed at a terminal at one time! Printing Charges • The first three pages per person per day are free. • There is a charge of 15 cents per page after the first three pages. • Please go to the Circulation Desk, the Reference Desk or the APM machine on the main level to add money to your print account. Please Remember. . . • Use the equipment with care. It is illegal to physically or electronically modify computer equipment, or tamper with hardware or software (California Penal Code, Section 502 et. seq. • Please ask the library staff for assistance if you are having problems with the computers. BPL INTERNET USER GUIDELINES — LOWER LEVEL STATIONS User Responsibilities With the freedom and privilege to access computer networks comes the responsibility to use them in an appropriate manner. The library's workstations are in a public area. Because others may be involuntarily exposed to what you view, the library asks that in consideration �-- of others you exercise judgment in what you view on these public workstations. If what you view causes discomfort to others, staff may intervene. In addition the library has deemed the following to be unacceptable uses of the Internet and all other electronic resources within the library. Violations may result in disciplinary actions up to and including loss of library privileges. • Using resources for illegal or unauthorized purposes. • Moving, damaging or tampering with computer equipment in any way. • Attempting to modify or gain access to files, passwords, or data belonging to the library or others. • Seeking unauthorized access to computer operating systems and/or altering software components of a computer, database or network. • Making unauthorized copies of copyrighted or licensed software or data. • Violating the posted library behavior policies or procedures. • Harassing other users or staff • Violating another user's right to privacy. • Harassing staff or other users. • Failure to relinquish an Internet workstation upon request of staff. Time Limits • With a valid library card, the Internet is available for two hours per person per day. • Only one login per person per day will be allowed. • A library card and a valid pin number will be necessary to log on to an Internet compL • Patrons who do not qualify for a library card or do not want one may get a one- hour guest pass the reference desk. User Limits • No more than two persons are allowed at a terminal at one time! Printing Charges • The first three pages per person per day are free. • There is a charge of 15 cents per page after the first three pages. • Please go to the Circulation Desk, the Reference Desk or the APM machine on the main level to add money to your print account. Please Remember. . . • Use the equipment with care. It is illegal to physically or electronically modify computer equipn tamper with hardware or software (California Penal Code, Section 502 et. Seq.) • Please ask the library staff for assistance if you are having problems with the computers. 9/30/11