In addition to complying with local rules of use, users are expected to adhere to the policies and procedures established by other networks and facilities not owned by the Library, but which are accessed or traversed while using the Internet. Everyone is a guest of the system and should act with respect and consideration for one another. The following apply:

1. UWA students, faculty, and staff have priority to the computer workstations, and other users must relinquish the computer five minutes after being asked to do so.
2. A parent or responsible adult of non-UWA users under the age of eighteen must assume responsibility for what Internet resources are appropriate for his/her child, and the parent or other responsible adult must supervise his/her child’s Internet sessions.
3. UWA students may reserve time on the Internet computer one day in advance by signing up for thirty-minute blocks. This can be done in person or by phone. If the person who signed up is more than ten minutes late, his or her time is forfeited if someone else is waiting to use the computer. If no one is waiting at the end of the reserved time period, the user may work over, but he or she must relinquish the computer when someone else needs to use it.
4. During times when no one is signed up to use the computers, patrons may use them on a first-come, first-served basis.
5. If users are waiting for an Internet session, the Library staff in charge will impose a thirty-minute time limit with UWA students, faculty, and staff having priority over other users.
6. Users who want privacy in using the Internet may make an appointment to use an Internet connection located outside the public services area.
7. Users may not install software.
8. Users may not make any effort to change system performance.
9. Users may not reboot computers without staff assistance.
10. Users may not attempt to download software.
11. When a research project requires the user to communicate with others on the Internet, he/she should observe NET etiquette. Be polite in all communications. Do not send messages that are abusive or contain swearing or vulgarity. Do not type any message in CAPITAL letters as this is considered as shouting at the reader.
12. The Internet is not a secure environment. Users, therefore, should take precautionary measures before making personal identification data available on the Internet, such as home address, telephone numbers, or credit card numbers.
13. All users of the Library’s Internet connection agree not to hold the Julia Tutwiler Library responsible for any and all claims, losses, damages, obligations, or liabilities directly or indirectly relating to the use of the Internet or caused thereby or arising therefrom.