The Palos Heights Public Library requires that staff, using the internet do so within these guidelines of acceptable use. The following activities are unacceptable:


  1. Use of electronic information networks for any purpose which results in the harassment of other users;
  2. Destruction of, damage to, or unauthorized alteration of the Library’s computer equipment, software, or network security procedures;
  3. Use of electronic information networks in any way which violates a federal or state law;
  4. Use of the electronic information networks in any way which violates licensing and payment agreements between the Palos Heights Public Library and network or database providers;
  5. Unauthorized duplication of copy protected software or violation of software license agreements and any copyright laws;
  6. Storage of data to anything other than a storage device or e-mail account;
  7. Violation of system security;
  8. Behaving in a manner that is disruptive to other users, including overuse of computer equipment which serves to deny access to other users and violation of users’ privacy;
  9. Use of the Library’s official social media platforms in a way that disparages the reputation of the Library or any Library employee;
  10. Illegal acts involving Library computer resources may be subject to prosecution by local, state, or federal authorities.


Adopted: September 28, 2017