Mission:

Central to the mission of Maag Library is supplying the informational needs of the University population and its library patrons.  We strive to develop collections, resources and services to meet those needs.  It is within this context that Maag Library offers access to the Internet/World Wide Web.

The following is a list of rules and regulations established by W. F. Maag Library governing the use of its Internet/World Wide Web sites.

• All computer resources of Maag Library shall be used solely for legitimate and authorized academic, instructional, research and public service purposes.

• Receiving and/or using unauthorized copies of software, or users making unauthorized copies of software for themselves or others is illegal and prohibited.

• All users must comply with Youngstown State University's policy concerning sexual harassment. According to the YSU's Board of trustees, "sexual harassment" is any behavior which  " has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual's academic or professional performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive employment, education, or living environment."

 
• Users may not use their own software programs on the library's web sites.

 
•  Failure to comply with any of the above will result in a loss of Internet/World Wide Web privileges.

 
•  Minors (under the age of 18) are prohibited from computer usage unless accompanied by an adult or they are YSU students. Usage by minors  is dependent upon availability of the terminals to the university population.

Disclaimer:

W. F. Maag Library is not responsible for any damage to a patron's diskette or computer, or for any loss of data, damage or liability that may occur from patron use of the library's computers.  The library has no control over the information accessed through the Internet.  We cannot be held responsible for its content.  Maag Library cannot censor access to material nor protect users from offensive material.  It remains the responsibility of the user to determine what is appropriate.

Revised  2/10/99