Service Policy

Computer Services and Resources

The Emma Goldman Memorial Library provides computer stations and access to the Internet and electronic resources for the use of BRSU faculty, students and staff in support of educational and research activities. Patrons are expected to use this resource in a responsible and courteous manner, consistent with the purposes for which it is provided and within the appropriate use guidelines detailed below.

Level of Service

Library reference staff will provide basic assistance with access to information systems, library catalog and with Internet searches, but cannot provide extensive individualized instruction. Contact the Reference Services staff for a referral for additional personal instruction. The library reserves the right to impose time limits according to the number of computer stations available and the level of demand for computer stations or a particular database.

Filtering and User Responsibility

In accordance with a longstanding commitment to providing access to information for the BRSU community, guided by the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights and to the principles of free expression as set forth in the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, the library does not use filtering software.

Users of the Internet must assume full responsibility for the materials they use. Because Internet content may originate anywhere and is largely unregulated and unmonitored, users may find sites where information is controversial, erroneous, biased, dated or offensive. Users are responsible for any direct or indirect damages they may suffer from the use of Internet services.

See also Computer and Internet Policy.