n.a directive that outlines acceptable and unacceptable behavior for users of an organization’s information systems and servicesNCLIS 1999, B-37. Does this library outlet have an acceptable use public access Internet policy in place (e.g., a policy that informs the public about the use of the Internet by minors, pornographic material, chat rooms)?US CotJ 2005, 40–41I would like to add that school-wide Acceptable Use policies regarding online piracy and the appropriate use of school resources are not merely for the benefit of copyright owners. Such rules and regulations, just as with those regarding hacking and other violations, safeguard the security and integrity of the school’s computing system. Illegal file-sharing applications and illicit P2P networks threaten such systems with increased bandwidth costs, as well as with malicious viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and spyware.AU 2022Acceptable Use Policy . . . ¶ The purpose of this Policy is to clearly establish the role of each member of the University community in protecting its information assets, and to communicate minimum expectations for meeting these requirements. Fulfilling these objectives will enable the University to implement a comprehensive system-wide information security program.MSA 2025This Acceptable Use Policy (“AUP”) is intended to help safeguard and enhance the use of government web sites by prohibiting unacceptable use and informing users about this policy and the laws of Maryland related to unauthorized access and denial of service attacks. All users must comply with this AUP. Violations of the AUP may result in suspension or termination of service. Violations of the law may result in prosecution.TMC Library 2026Acceptable Use Policy. ¶ Purpose ¶ This document defines a library-wide policy for the proper use of all TMC Library computers and network resources, as well as equitable access and proper management of those resources. Access to networks and computer systems owned or operated by The TMC Library imposes certain responsibilities and obligations. ¶ Acceptable use must always be legal, ethical, reflect academic honesty, reflect community standards, show restraint in the use of shared resources, and not subject The TMC Library to disrepute. Access must respect the intellectual property of The TMC Library, authorized users and third parties and the ability of all users to utilize the systems to accomplish their work.
