The Carpinteria Community Library is committed to help support an informed and educated community and to digital equity. Therefore, the library provides free public access to the information resources of the Internet.
Internet use in the Library mean using the Library’s network to access the Internet either on Library workstations or through a wireless connection.
The Internet is a vast, unregulated medium and therefore the Library cannot control and is not responsible for the content or accuracy of information accessed over the Internet. The Library expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility arising from access to or use of information obtained through its electronic information systems, or any consequences thereof.
Users are encouraged to use caution before sharing personal information online. The Library is not responsible for security of personal information shared on or with non-library sites. By connecting, the user acknowledges and accepts the risks associated with public access to the Internet.
The Library is not responsible for damage to a patron’s personal storage devices or personal laptops or for any loss of data, damage or liability that may occur from patron use of the library’s Internet services.
Patron Internet Use Agreement
Carpinteria Community Library is committed to user privacy, and will keep all information that it purposefully or inadvertently collects or maintains confidential to the fullest extent permitted by the law.
Protecting library user privacy and keeping confidential information that identifies individuals or associates individuals with their use of library books, materials, equipment, programs, facilities and/or staff assistance is an integral principle of public libraries. (see Patron Privacy Policy, top section)
Unacceptable use of a Library-provided computer workstation by any patron may result in the suspension or revocation of using Library’s internet services. The Library reserves the right to regulate both the use of the Internet workstations and the material accessed by users. All users must agree to comply with the Library’s Rules of Conduct Policy and Computer Use Rules. This also includes refraining from viewing any illegal, offensive, violent or harmful content, including but not limited to websites that contain or display pornography. Unacceptable use also includes hacking and other unlawful activities.
Filtered Access
In compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA), all library computers accessible to the public, including devices connecting to the internet via Wi-Fi, are filtered for websites containing pictures that are (a) obscene; (b) child pornography; or (c) harmful to minors (for computers that are accessible by minors). Please note no filtering product is 100% effective. If unable to access a site, an adult patron may make a request in person to unblock access to that site if it is for a lawful purpose and adheres to the Library’s Rules of Conduct. The request will be reviewed by Library staff and you will be contacted within three business days. The Library reserves the right to grant or deny such requests.
Internet Access by Minors
The Internet offers nearly unlimited resources for education and personal interests but it also contains material that some parents may feel is unsuitable for minors. While the Library’s computers are filtered, it is policy that parents or legal guardians for minors must assume sole responsibility for restricting or monitoring use of Library computer workstations for their own children. The Library encourages parents, legal guardians, and children to discuss appropriate use of the internet including evaluating online content.
Updated: January 2025