2110.035 Internet Access Policy for University Libraries Policy
The University Libraries seek to protect First Amendment Rights, including freedom of access to information. This encompasses the individual right to privacy. However, those using the Internet must be sensitive to the fact that library workstations are in public areas and screen images may be viewed by others. Additionally, electronic media do not afford privacy in communication, especially with respect to agencies other than the library, meaning that there may be limits on this privacy. FIU library staff offer assistance and instruction in the use of the Internet as a research and information resource. They do not censor access or protect patrons from information that users may find offensive. As with other library resources, parents, legal guardians, or care providers are responsible for their children's use of the Internet and for intentional or inadvertent viewing or reading of other patrons' screens. Users who violate this policy may be subject to disciplinary action by the University, or legal action by the appropriate authorities. The library reserves the right to terminate or limit the Internet access of any user who fails to comply with this policy. The library also reserves the right to modify this policy at any time, without prior notice, to reflect changes in the technology, the law, or the library’s needs.
