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2015_04.13 LAB Packet B. KENNEDALE Library www.l,cennedalelibrary.org LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS - REGULAR MEETING April 13, 2015 LIBRARY BUILDING, 316 W THIRD ST REGULAR SESSION - 5:30 PM I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING A. Review and approve the minutes from regular January 12, 2015 Board meeting IV.VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM At this time, any person with business before the Library Advisory Board may speak to the board. All comments must be directed towards the Chair, rather than individual commissioners or staff. All speakers must limit their comments to subject matter relating to the board. No formal action can be taken on these items. V. REGULAR ITEMS A. Review Computer Usage Policy for revisions VI. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Library Director will update board on all programs VII.ADJOURNMENT In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Kennedale will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending City Council meetings. This building is wheelchair accessible, and parking spaces for disabled citizens are available. Requests for sign interpreter services must be made forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meetings. Please contact the City Secretary at 817.985.2104 or (TDD) 1.800.735.2989 CERTIFICATION I certify that a copy of the April 13,2015, Library Advisory Board agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board next to the main entrance of the City Hall building,405 Municipal Drive,of the City of Kennedale,Texas, in a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times and said agenda was posted at least 72 hours preceding the schedule time of said meeting, in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. 316 W. Third Street, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817-985-2136 1 Fax: 817-483-0660 Gwen Bevil, Library Director 316 W. Third Street, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817-985-2136 1 Fax: 817-483-0660 KENNEDALE Library www.l<ennedalelibrary.org Staff Report to the Board of Directors Date:April 13, 2015 Agenda Item No: MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING -A. I. Subject: Review and approve the minutes from regular January 12, 2015 Board meeting II. Originated by: Gwen Bevill, Library Director III.Summary: IV. Recommendation: Approve V. Attachments: 1. Library Advisory Board Minutes Jan2015 1BoardMinutesJan2015.doc Kennedale Public Library Library Board Meeting Minutes January 12, 2015 1. Cal I to order Chad rman Rebecca Clark cal I ed the meeti ng to order at 5:32 pm. 11. Roll Call M embers present and signed in- Gwen Bevi I I, Library Director; Rebecca CI ark, Chairman; Sharon Dehnel; Don Rawe; Shirley Jackson; Elaine Brower M embers A bsent: None Ill. M inutesfor Previous M eeting The members rev ewed the mi nutes f rom the November 10, 2014 meeti ng. M ation To approve, Action A pprove, M oved By E ad ne B rower, Seconded By Shi rl ey Jackson. M oti on Passed U nani mousl y. I V. Visitor/Citizens Forum There was no one wed ti ng to address the board. V. Regular Items A. Review Edge Assessment in order to make recommendations for Edge Reimbursement Program. Di rector expl ai ned what the assessment process was and why our I i brary rated low i n certai n areas I i ke not providing formal computer training due to lack of building space to set up classes; why we don't schedule meeti ng rooms as the bui I di ng does not provide any space for meeti ngs; and why we don't have more relationshi ps with organizations in the community dueto only the schools and chamber of commerce being avai lable to our community. The di rector asked how the board felt about providing a couple of computers with educational programs for smal I children. If they are not hooked up to the i nternet, the I i brary would not be requi red to apply Cl PA to ad I of the computers i n the I i brary, i ncl udi ng the staff computers. Board agreed to allow di rector to explore the possi bi I ity of educational programs for young children and addition of more software for the public computers. VI. Reportsfannouncements A. Update the board on current consortium memberships Gwen updated board on the A rl i ngton Kennedale Mansfield Library Partnership and the progress on the current consortium and the Grand Prairie Public Library. The new program that they are exploring is a consorti um onl i ne component for the summer readi ng program. VII. Adjournment Motion To adjourn, Action Adjourn, Moved By Don Rawe, Seconded By Elaine Brower. Motion Passed Unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 pm. Next meeting was set for April 13, 2015 at 5:30 pm. Board wi I I conti nue to meet quarterly. APPROVED: Chairman Rebecca Clark ATTEST: Gwen B evi I I, Library Director KENNEDALE Library www.l<ennedalelibrary.org Staff Report to the Board of Directors Date:April 13, 2015 Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS-A. I. Subject: Review Computer Usage Policy for revisions II. Originated by: III.Summary: Review current Computer Usage Policy IV. Recommendation: Approve with changes V. Attachments: 1. lComputer Usage Policy lComputer Use Policy.doc KenmedaEe REENIto Elbmary Computer Use Pol icy I. Purpose In response to advances in technology and the changing needs of the community, the Kennedale Public Library endeavors to develop col I ecti ons, resources, and services that meet the cultural, informational, recreational, and educational needs of the City of Kennedale. The Kennedale Public Library provides access to abroad range of i nformati on, i ncl udi ng resources avai I abl e through the I nternet. This document contai ns a L i brary-wide pol i cy for the management of computer data networks and resources made available by the Kennedale Public Library. In addition, this document reflects the privileges and responsibilities of Kennedale Public Library patrons. 11. Confidentiality The Kennedale Public Library will consider information stored on its computer network that identifies or serves to identify a person who requested, obtained, or used a Library material or service, including the Internet, as confidential, unless the information i s exempted from confidentiality under the Texas Public Information Act. 111. Copyright U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code) prohibits the unauthorized reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials except as permitted by the principles of "fair use". Users may not copy or distribute electronic materials, including electronic mail, text, images, programs, or data without the explicit permission of the copyright holder. Any responsibility for any consequences or copyright infringement 1 i es wi th the user. The Kennedale Public Library expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility from such use. IV. Disclaimer I n consideration for the privilege of using the Library and for having accessto the information contained in it, and information accessed through the I nternet, you hereby release and hold harmlesstheCity of Kennedale, itsofficer4 agents, servants, employees, volunteers, representatives and advisors, from any and all claims, liability, or responsibility for damages or injury arising Kennedale Public Library Page 2 of 5 Computer Use Policy either directly or indirectly from the use of the Library, information and computer access, including, but not limited tothe I nternet, whether or not caused, in whole or in part, by alleged negligence of the City of Kennedale, itsofficer4 agents, servants, employees, volunteers, representatives, or advisors A. Users are responsi ble for the access poi nts they reach. Parents are responsible for monitoring the I nternet and computer activity of their children. B. As with printed i nformati on, not a1 I sources on the I nternet provide accurate or complete i nformati on. C. Asa user of the Internet, you should beawarethat the display of pornographic materi al i n a publ i c pl ace i s a cri mi nal offense(see Texas Penal Code, Secti ons 43.21, 43.22 and 43.24). Computer users wi I I be asked to remove such material from a computer screen. Fad I ure to remove such material from the computer screen will result in the police being cal I ed and the user being prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. V. General Use Requirements A. Internet access computers are avai I abl e on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to maintenance, during established operating hours at the Kennedale Public Library. B. Prior to using the Library's computers, Library patrons must: • read the Computer Use Pot icy careful Iy; and • fill out and sign the Computer Use Agreement. C. Patrons are requi red to have a current Kennedale Publ is L i brary card or a current card from one our NTLC (North Texas L i brary Consorti um) I i brari es and be a member i n good stand ng. D. V i siti ng Patrons over the age of 18 may request a temporary guest pass f rom the I i brary staff and wi I I be expected to abide by ad other pol icy restrictions. E. Patrons under the age of 18 must have their Computer Use Agreement signed by a parent or I egal guardi an before they wi I I be al I owed access to the publ i c computers. The parent or guardian must sign the Computer Use Agreement at the Library with proper identification. F. Patrons may use the L i brary computers for 1 hour. Ti me may be extended if no oneiswaiting. Patrons must relinquish the computer immediately when asked by a L i brary staff member. Kennedale Public Library Page 3 of 5 Computer Use Policy G. Al I patrons are asked to cease use of the computers 15 mi nutes prior to closi ng time. VI. Assi stance From Staff A. The L i brary staff wi I I be gl ad to assi st you i n accessi ng the I nternet and other programs but cannot provide in-depth training. B. D ue to L i brary schedul i ng, computer trai ned staff may not a1 ways be avai I abl e to assist you. C. Users should notify the Library staff immediately if they encounter any problems with the computer or programs. VII. Rules For Use A. Email accounts are not provided by the Library. B. No more than two patrons wi I I be a1 I owed at each computer at one ti me. VIII. Pri nti ng A. Pri nti ng of documents i s al I owed for a fee. B. Patrons wi I I be responsi ble for all printouts made intentionally or otherwise. I X. Warning Regarding V i rus Although a vi rus-checker is used on the I nternet access computers, this wi I I not completely protect the storage devise you use for downloadi ng from the chance of being infected with a virus. Software downloads from the Internet may contain a vi rus and you need to have vi rus-checki ng software on your personal or work computer. The KENNE DAL E PUBLIC LIBRARY is not responsible for damage toa patron's storage devise or personal/work computer; or for any loss of data or damage or liability that may occur from patron use of the Library's computers (See Disclaimer on page 1-2.) X. You W I L L lose your computer privileges if you engage in any of the following actions: Kennedale Public Library Page 4 of 5 Computer Use Policy A. Gai n unauthorized access to any network or computer system, i ncl udi ng the Library network or computer system. B. Engage i n i I I egal or cri mi nal activity, i ncl udi ng sl ander, I i bel and the transmission/display of pornography. According to the Texas Penal Code, Sec. 43.24(b) a person commits an offense if he displays harmful material and is reckless about whether a mi nor is present who may be offended or alarmed by the display. C. Willfully attempt to damage or misuse any computer hardware and/or software, or to alter software configurations. D. V i of ate copyri ght I aws and software I i censi ng agreements by the unauthorized reproduction or distribution of copyrighted or licensed materials. E. Obstruct other people's work by usi ng the system unreasonably or by del i beratel y crashing or disrupting any computer systems. F. Engage i n any acti vi ty prohi bi ted by f ederal or state I aw or I ocal ordi nance. G. V i of ate any rul es establ i shed herei n. Effective Date (adopted with revision on 06/11/12) A pproval s: L i brary D i rector L i brary A dvi sory Board Representati ve Kennedale Public Library Page 5 of 5 Computer Use Policy Kennedale Public Library Computer Use Agreement I have read the COM PUTER USE POLI CY document careful ly. As a patron of the Library's computer system, I hereby agree to comply with the guidelines and procedures as stated in the Computer Use Policy. I further understand that fai I ure to use the Internet connection appropriately and responsibly in accordance with the Computer Use Policy will result i n revocation of computer use privileges. I agree to the Disclaimer section on page 1 of the Kennedale Public Library's Computer Use Policy, and I accept ful I responsibility for my use of the publ is access computers. Patron's Name(please pri nt) L i brary Card # Patron's Signature Street Address City, State, Zip Home Phone Work Phone If my child is under theageof 18, my signature on this Computer UseAgreement will indicatethat I have discussed this policy with my child and my child will comply with ad I guide)i nes and procedures contai ned herei n. Parent/Guardian's Name(if user is under age of 18) (please print) Parent/Guardi an's Signature Witness(L i brary Employee) Date KENNEDALE Library www.l<ennedalelibrary.org Staff Report to the Board of Directors Date:April 13, 2015 Agenda Item No: REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS-A. I. Subject: Library Director will update board on all programs II. Originated by: Gwen Bevill, Library Director III.Summary: Library Director will update board on all current programs and consortium activities. IV. Recommendation: None V. Attachments: