1. The Milford Township Library provides access to Internet resources as an extension of the library’s commitment to meeting the community’s information needs.
2. The staff of the Milford Township Library has developed a variety of Web pages with recommended links in order to facilitate public use of the Internet. Users should recognize, however, that the library is not responsible for changes to the content of linked sites, nor for the content of sources accessed through subsequent links. Staff will provide assistance to Internet users to the extent that time and customer demands allow. The Library encourages area residents to take advantage of a variety of Internet classes conducted by Reference staff (A schedule of classes is available at the Reference Desk). 
3. Internet resources accessible through the library are provided equally to all library customers. 
4. The Internet offers access to many valuable local, national, and international sources of information. Not all sources on the Internet provide accurate, complete, or current information. The Internet is a worldwide community with a highly diverse user population and it is the customer’s responsibility to use this resource wisely. 
5. Parents or guardians, not the library or its staff, are responsible for the Internet information selected and/or accessed by their children. The Milford Township Library encourages parents to accompany their children when using the library’s computers.
6. Internet workstations must be used in a responsible manner, respecting the rights of others, and taking care with use of the equipment. Computer and Internet settings may not be changed and the downloading of files is prohibited.
7. The use of Internet workstations for the playing of games, and participation in chat rooms or instant messaging is prohibited.
8. The workstations cannot be used for any fraudulent or unlawful purpose, including any activities prohibited under any applicable federal, Michigan or local laws.
9. Customers should be aware that material on the Internet and the World Wide Web is copyrighted. It is the user’s responsibility to be aware of the display of any notices concerning the copyright of information on the Web and to respect the copyright laws of the United States.
10. The Library does not condone the use of library equipment to access material that can be classified as obscene, child pornography, or harmful to minors. The Milford Township Library is committed to providing an environment free from sexual and other forms of harassment and hate. Customers are asked not to display on screens and/or print materials that may be objectionable.
11. Internet access may not be available due to technical problems.
12. Patrons must sign up at the Reference Desk to use the Internet workstations or to be added to the waiting list for a workstation.
13. Computer use by a customer is limited to 1 hour at a time. Extension of the time limit may be granted only if the computer does not need to be accessed by other customers or library staff.
14. Printing from the Internet is free for the first five pages, subsequent pages are charged at the current rate.
15. Library employees are authorized to terminate any user’s Internet access for 1 day if the user has failed to comply with the library’s Internet Policy and/or rules as addressed in the library’s Patron Behavior Policy (copy available at Reference Desk). The library director may impose longer or permanent restrictions for violations of the library’s Internet Policy.
16. Internet users whose access session has been terminated or prohibited may request the decision be reviewed by the Board of Trustees.