Acceptable use policies for library computers

Anyone can use a computer at our libraries free of charge.

You must agree to our acceptable use policies before using the library computers. The policies can be downloaded from this page.

These computers have been provided by a national scheme called the People's Network.

Find out more about using computers and the Internet in libraries.

Parental consent forms

Children under 16 must get the agreement of their parent or guardian before using the library computers. These parental consent forms are not available online. Contact your library to ask for one to be posted to you, or complete and sign one at any library.

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People's Network acceptable use policy for adults (15k) Adults must agree to our acceptable use policy before they can use the free computers and Internet facilities in the library. Updated March 2009 (1 page)
People's Network acceptable use policy for children (24k) Children under 16 must get the agreement of their parent or guardian before they can use the free computers and Internet facilities in the library. Updated May 2009 (1 page)
People's Network wifi acceptable use policy (26k) Library members can use your library card and PIN to connect your laptop or smartphone to the Internet. You must agree to our wifi policy before using this free facility. Published July 2010 (2 pages)