Internet Guidelines

Background

Shellharbour City Libraries are committed to serving the information and recreation needs of this community. The Library strives to provide a welcoming environment, and provides free public access to the internet to support lawful

     ▪ access to information and services

     ▪ access to recreational material

     ▪ avenues for community engagement and participation

Cyber bullying

The Library promotes and supports young people’s access to information, including electronic information through its Internet facilities. Library staff are available to assist young people in the use of the Internet, and to recommend websites on particular subjects. 

Parents/guardians are responsible for their child’s use of the Internet. Library users (under the age of 18) must have the consent of their parents/guardians before using the Internet. Library staff do not supervise or monitor children using the internet in the library so there is a risk that unsupervised children may be subject to cyber bullying.

Aboriginal people

It is acknowledged that some online information may contain references to Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders that are considered culturally inappropriate or offensive. 

Illegal material

Library clients must be sensitive to the values and beliefs of others when displaying potentially controversial information or images on computer screens located in public areas.  

Where a client is found to be using Library computers to access pornographic, offensive material, or for any unlawful purpose, the Library reserves the right to direct the client to leave the Library, to direct that the client not re-enter the Library for a specified period and to report unlawful conduct to the relevant authorities.