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ICT Policy
Introduction Within Hibbert Centre there are 4 rooms which have access to a wide range of ICT facilities via the Community Information Network. This infrastructure has enabled the service to provide free access to the Internet, email, office facilities, information sources, both accredited and non-accredited courses. Vision The services aims to utilise ICT facilities / resources effectively to ensure that both the needs of the customers are meet and that these resources are used to contribute to other areas of development within the service.
ICT use in Hibbert Centre ICT services are made available to users by providing; • free internet access on all the PCs within the service. These PCs can be booked in advance and are available to all users. • ICT equipment, software and networks for public use. All rooms have access to networked printers, scanners and Microsoft products. • access to online multimedia resources, online subscription resources, web based content and online learning. • content, signage and access to quality information via on-line services to learners and users. • access to online e-government services. Policy for Accessing and using ICT facilities Access to the World Wide Web is available free of charge. The access currently provided enables customers to browse the Internet, use Microsoft products, multimedia resources, online subscription materials and access online learning materials.
Using the Internet By using our ICT facilities to access the Internet you are agreeing that you will not access any material which: • is obscene, racist, defamatory or illegal • causes harassment or gross offence to others • • would be a breach of copyright
In addition, you are agreeing that you will not interfere in any way with the hardware, software or general operation of the PC. Any user must stop any activity if requested to do so by a member of staff. • All users are expected to demonstrate a responsible approach to the use of resources made available to them, and to show consideration for other users, both using the centre facilities and with whom they may come into contact on the Internet. • The centre service cannot accept responsibility for slow network responses, non availability of web sites, the content of any e-mails received by users, other users retrieving information left on open files or any loss resulting from use of a credit card over the Internet. • It is requested that only one person use a computer at any one time, unless assistance is required. • The library service has no control over the information accessed and cannot be held responsible for the content or quality of the information retrieved. • Appropriate filters and monitoring software are installed on computers. This has been done to restrict access to sites considered unsuitable. Accounts of all users will be monitored through the use of a software programme. • Any restriction of a child's access to the Internet will be the responsibility of the child's parent or legal guardian. • The use of personal CD ROMs / Floppy disk or software is not permitted. To save information personal floppy disks provided by the library should be used. It must not be saved to a computer's hard drive. • The use of chartrooms, and accessing news groups is prohibited in all our centre. • You agree not to use the email facility for malicious purposes and will not access chat rooms / chat lines or join newsgroups . • If a virus warning message is displayed on the computer please tell a member of staff.
Hibbert Street, Bolton, BL1 8JG......Tel: 01204 365037
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