Neptune Public Library

Board of Trustees

25 Neptune Boulevard

Neptune, NJ 07753

Wireless Access Policy

The Neptune Public Library will provide unfiltered free Internet access points or "hot spots" for users with portable computers or devices capable of receiving wireless signals. These access points will allow users to access the Internet from their laptop computers when sitting within range of the access points.

Library staff will provide general information on the settings necessary to access the Internet via these connections, but are not responsible for any changes users make to their computer settings and cannot guarantee that a user's hardware will work with the Library's wireless connection.

Due to insurance limitations and warranties, Library staff members cannot configure your laptop or install PCMCIA cards. If a user has problems accessing the Internet over these connections, staff cannot assist in making changes to the user's network settings or perform any troubleshooting on the user's own computer. Users should refer to their owners' manuals or other support services offered by their device manufacturer. Due to aging electrical wiring, Users may not plug their computers into Library electrical outlets.

As with most public wireless "hot spots," the Library's wireless connection is not secure. There can be non-trustworthy third parties between the user and anybody with whom the user communicates. Any information being sent or received could potentially be intercepted by another wireless user. Cautious and informed wireless users should not transmit their credit card information, passwords and any other sensitive personal information while using any wireless "hot spot."

The Library will not be responsible for any personal information (e.g. credit card) that is compromised, or for any damage caused to your hardware or software due to electric surges, security issues or consequences caused by viruses or hacking. All wireless access users should have up-to-date virus protection on their personal laptop computers or wireless devices.

The Library provides access only to Web-based email or email through a user's personal Internet provider.

Printers are not available via the wireless connection at this time. If users need to print, they should save their work to a portable storage device (e.g. floppy disk or flash drive) or wait to print a document on a home printer. An alternative is to email files to themselves, then login to a wired Library workstation and send documents to the public printer. This requires a valid Neptune Library card and there is a 15c per page charge.

Use of these access points is governed by the Neptune Public Library Internet Access Policy. It is the responsibility of the user to understand this Internet Access Policy and his/her obligation to refrain from viewing inappropriate websites, spamming or any illegal activities.

All users are expected to use the Library's wireless access in a legal and responsible manner, consistent with the educational and informational purposes for which it is provided. Users should not violate federal, New Jersey or local laws, including the transmission or receiving of child pornography or harmful material, fraud, or downloading copyrighted material.

Any restriction or monitoring of a minor's access to the Library's wireless network is the sole responsibility of the parent or guardian.