MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Juneteenth 2023

MarCom created a commemorative Juneteenth library lapel pin to celebrate Juneteenth 2023, including special delivery of this pin to each Metro Councilmember.

String City’s 10th Anniversary

MarCom partnered with the Country Music Hall of Fame and with Wishing Chair Productions to promote a week of performances of the tenth-anniversary version of “String City.”

Check Presentation with Secretary of State

MarCom facilitated a check presentation with Secretary of State Tre Hargett. The state donated additional funds for NPL’s collection.

Resolutions

Nashville Public Library CIPA Compliance Internet Safety Policy

Policy Information

Approved Date: [July 18, 2023 - Proposed Board Meeting Date]

Effective Date: [July 18, 2023 - Proposed Board Meeting Date]

Keywords: [Use of Internet, Safety, CIPA]

Policy

* CIPA DEFINITIONS OF TERMS

“MINOR” means any individual who has not attained the age of 17 years.

“TECHNOLOGY PROTECTION MEASURE” means a specific technology that blocks or filters Internet access to visual depictions that are: 1. OBSCENE, as that term is defined in section 1460 of title 18, United States Code; 2. CHILD PORNOGRAPHY, as that term is defined in section 2256 of title 18, United States Code; or 3. Harmful to minors.

“HARMFUL TO MINORS” means any picture, image, graphic image file, or other visual depiction that: 1. Taken as a whole and with respect to minors, appeals to a prurient interest in nudity, sex, or excretion; 2. Depicts, describes, or represents, in a patently offensive way with respect to what is suitable for minors, an actual or simulated sexual act or sexual contact, actual or simulated normal or perverted sexual acts, or a lewd exhibition of the genitals; and 3. Taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value as to minors.

“SEXUAL ACT; SEXUAL CONTACT” the terms “sexual act” and “sexual contact” have the meanings given such terms in section 2246 of title 18, United States Code.

Introduction

The Nashville Public Library affirms the legal and constitutional rights to privacy for patrons accessing materials and information from a library. In compliance with the Federal Children’s Internet Protection Act, it is the policy of the library to: (a) deter user access over its computer network to, or transmission of, inappropriate material via Internet, electronic mail, or other forms of direct electronic communications; (b) deter unauthorized access and other unlawful online activity; and (c) deter unauthorized online disclosure, use, or dissemination of personal identification information of minors.

Definitions

Key terms are as defined in the Children’s Internet Protection Act. *

Privacy

The Library will take reasonable and prudent measures to protect the privacy of data provided by patrons when using the System’s Integrated Library System (ILS) and the shared wide-area network. Per 2021 Tennessee Code § 10-8-102, Confidentiality of Library Records, including internet activity and search histories, are considered confidential and private.

2021 Tennessee Code § 10-8-102 Confidentiality of Library Records.

a. Except as provided in subsection (b), no employee of a library shall disclose any library record that identifies a person as having requested or obtained specific materials, information, or services or as having otherwise used such library. Such library records shall be considered an exception to § 10-7503.

b. Library records may be disclosed under the following circumstances:

1.Upon the written consent of the library user.

2.Pursuant to the order of a court of competent jurisdiction; or

3.When used to seek reimbursement for or the return of lost, stolen, misplaced or otherwise overdue library materials.

Access to Inappropriate Material

To the extent practical, technology protection measures (or “Internet filters”) shall be used to block or filter Internet access, or other forms of electronic communications, to inappropriate information, as required by the Children’s Internet Protection Act. Blocking shall be applied to visual depictions of material deemed obscene or child pornography, or to any material deemed harmful to minors. Subject to staff supervision, technology protection measures may be disabled for adults or, in the case of minors, minimized only for bona fide research or other lawful purposes. Procedures for the disabling or otherwise modifying any technology protection measures shall be the responsibility of the Library Director or appointed representative.

No Internet filter is 100% effective and library staff cannot act In Loco Parentis. Parents/guardians are responsible for the Internet behavior of their minor children. The Library will comply with the requirements of Children’s Internet Protection Act while upholding the constitutional and legal rights to privacy and confidentiality of their patrons.

Inappropriate Network Usage

To the extent practical, steps shall be taken to promote the safety, and security of users of the

Library’s computer network when using electronic mail, chat rooms, instant messaging, and other forms of direct electronic communications.

Specifically, as required by the Children’s Internet Protection Act, inappropriate network usage includes:

(a) unauthorized access, including so-called ‘hacking,’ and other unlawful activities; and

(b) unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal identification information regarding minors.

Nashville Public Library Board

July 18, 2023

Resolution Title: CIPA Compliance Internet Safety Policy

History/Background/Discussion:

In compliance with the Federal Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA), Nashville Public Library created a written policy, and put forth data security measures for reasonable and prudent safety of content, to deter unauthorize access and use, and for the protection of minors and was adopted November 18, 2003. However, CIPA requirement have changed, and Nashville Public Library needs to be in full compliance with ALL CIPA Requirements per Nashville Public Library’s E-Rate Audit finding:

FINDING: 47 C.F.R. § 54.520(C)(2) – FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH CIPA REQUIREMENTS - MISSING INTERNET SAFETY POLICY ELEMENTS

Library IT along with Library Administration have reviewed policies from around the country to craft a document that will meet the needs of NPL staff and library users nation-wide. This policy will also establish the library’s reasonable efforts to ensure patron privacy according to Tennessee Code § 10-8-102, as well.

Recommendation: The Board approves the proposed CIPA Compliance Internet Safety Policy

Draftor(s): Lee Boulie, Susan Drye

Person(s) Responsible for Implementation: Library IT and Shared Systems

RESOLUTION 2023 – 07.01

CIPA COMPLIANCE INTERNET SAFETY POLICY

WHEREAS, a written CIPA Compliance Internet Safety Policy will provide consistent guidance and structure in the practice of patron privacy and materials access for minors, a newly updated CIPA Compliance Internet Safety Policy is presented for board approval.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Nashville Public Library Board of Trustees to adopt the CIPA Compliance Internet Safety Policy as presented effective upon adoption.

Nashville Public Library Internet Access / Computer Use Policy

Policy Information

Approved Date: [July 18, 2023 - Proposed Board Meeting Date]

Effective Date: [July 18, 2023 - Proposed Board Meeting Date]

Keywords: [Use of Internet Access, Computer Use, Minors]

Policy

The Nashville Public Library is proud to offer Internet Access and additional computer software programs to enhance information available to the public. To use the computers, please read the following guidelines and rules.

Accuracy Disclaimer

Not all information provided through Internet sources is accurate, complete, or current information, and may be offensive or dangerous. The library assumes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of information obtained through Internet sources. It should be understood use in a public environment prevents any guarantee of privacy.

INTERNET/COMPUTER USE BY MINORS

Parents or Legal Guardians will be responsible for the following:

(1) Monitoring their child’s access to inappropriate matter on the Internet and World Wide Web. The library cannot control sites that children may select on the Internet, and staff cannot act in place of a parent to do so.

(2) Supervise the safety and security of minors when using electronic mail and other forms of direct electronic communications (chatting is not allowed).

(3) Prevent unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal identification information.

(4) Prevent minor’s unauthorized access, including “hacking”, and other unlawful activities while

INTERNET/COMPUTER MISUSE

The library staff is authorized to refuse anyone access to the Internet or Computers. Violation regulations are CLASS I OFFENSES according to the Patron Rules of Conduct:

Any person engaging in the following prohibited actions will be given a verbal warning and explanation of the rules and will be asked to comply. If the person violates these rules for a second time, they will be given a written warning. For a third offense, the patron will be asked to leave the premises for the remainder of that day. A fourth violation of these rules will result in a suspension for one day. A fifth violation will result in a 5-day suspension. A sixth violation will result in a suspension up to 30 days. Should any person refuse to comply or leave the premises for the remainder of the day they will be considered in criminal trespass and in violation of Class II Offense #19. This will result in an expulsion from thirty (30) days up to one (1) year.

The following are considered violations:

•Unauthorized connection to the library’s network, hacking, and other unlawful activities.

•Use of Chat Rooms. NO CHATTING ALLOWED.

•More than two people per station.

•Charge fees to library via Internet workstations.

•Exhibits pornographic material on Internet workstations. (TCA § 49-1221)

•Violating copyright or software licenses while using Internet workstations. (US copyright law, Title 17, US Code).

•Use of Internet workstations to harass others.

•Illegal activities on Internet workstations.

•Misrepresenting oneself on the Internet via Internet workstations.

•Commercial use of the Internet via Internet workstations.

•Intentional damage to workstations, printers, and/or additional property.

•Altering hardware/software configurations, saving information to the hard drive.

GENERAL RULES FOR INTERNET/COMPUTER USE

(1) All patrons must read the Nashville Public Library Internet/Computer Use Policy.

(2) To use the computers, patrons must enter their library card or guest ticket at the computer sign-in

(3) No more than two people per workstation is allowed.

(4) Each page printed will cost 10c per black/white page 25c per color page.

(5) Library staff can assist in getting you started but are not available for in-depth training.