Policy Statement
Rampart Library District (RLD) offers access to the Internet through wired and wireless networks within the libraries, as well as limited access to mobile networks through Wi-Fi hotspots.
The Internet provides access to a wide range of materials and information beyond the scope of the library’s own collection. The District cannot control information accessed through the Internet and cannot be held responsible for its content.
Rampart Library District complies with Colorado law (CRS 24-90-601 to 606) which requires installation of filtering software for the protection and safety of minors* on public Internet access computers provided by the library. However, filters are not perfect security and can offer no guarantees.
Users must obey all local, state and federal laws, including but not limited to copyright, fraud, obscenity and privacy legislation. Library staff cannot monitor usage of the Internet in any capacity. Users are responsible for the content they access. Parents or guardians are responsible for content accessed by minors*.
Guidelines for Public Access Computers/Devices
- These guidelines apply to the use of library-provided computers/devices.
- Users may not install software or download any material to any library computer/device. They may not run any programs or applications that have not been installed by Rampart Library District.
- Users must not misuse the computers/devices, including changing settings.
- Users must accept responsibility for any user information sent out through the Internet, understanding that it could be intercepted by a third party. Users may be at risk for loss or theft of information and should take appropriate cautions when using library computers/devices and Internet access.
- Users should not develop or use programs that infiltrate a computer or computer system and/or damage or alter the software components of a local or remote computer or computer system. They may neither attempt to access secured files or systems, nor cause any obstruction of use through actions such as consuming large amounts of system resources.
- Users should not seek data or passwords belonging to other people.
- Users shall not represent themselves as another user.
- Rampart Library District is not responsible for any loss or damage to a user’s data, media or computer/device due to hardware, software or electrical failure, breaches of security, theft or any other occurrence while the User is using the library’s equipment or Internet access.
Guidelines for Wireless Access on User Devices
- Rampart Library District offers free wireless Internet access in both libraries for use with personal computers/devices. These access points are unsecured portals provided at the user’s own risk.
- The library cannot guarantee the availability of the service.
- The user accepts full responsibility for selecting, installing and configuring the hardware and software necessary for using the wireless network.
- The user accepts any potential risk to his/her system when modifying that system to use the service.
- Users are warned not to transmit sensitive information (credit card numbers, passwords, account information) while using wireless access. Information being transmitted could potentially be intercepted by another wireless user.
- RLD does not guarantee that a device will work with the library’s wireless access.
Guidelines for Wi-Fi Hotspots
- Users may check out Wi-Fi hotspots and use them outside of the libraries.
- Rampart Library District does not filter or monitor Internet content on hotspots.
- Hotspots utilize mobile networks to access the Internet, and RLD cannot guarantee access to mobile networks in a given area.
- Guidelines for Wireless Access also apply to hotspot usage.
*A minor is any User who has not attained the age of seventeen years.(CRS 24-90-602).
Concerns about the Internet Use and Access Policy must be presented in writing with specifics to the Library Director. Please provide your name and contact information. The Library District may amend or supplement this policy from time to time and reserves the right to do so.
Approved 07/11/2006. Revised 07/09/2019, 12/12/2023.