The Macomb County Library is an information and reference center for all of Macomb County. The Library provides services to the general public, government agencies, the business and economic community, and local libraries.

Throughout its history, the Macomb County Library has made information available in a variety of formats, from print to audiovisual materials. The Library’s computer system, CD-ROM databases, on-line databases, and other computing resources enhance the Library’s traditional collection by providing information not readily available in print and audiovisual formats.

The Internet, as an information resource, enables the Library to provide information beyond the confines of its own collection. It allows access to ideas, information, and commentary from around the globe. Currently, however, it is an unregulated medium. As such, while it offers access to a wealth of material that is personally, professionally, and culturally enriching to individuals of all ages, it also enables access to some material that may be offensive, disturbing, and/or illegal. The provision of access does not mean or imply that the Library endorses or sanctions the content or point of view of any of the information or commentary which may be found on the Internet.

Since the Library computers, on which the public can access the Internet, are located in public areas which must be shared by library users of all ages, backgrounds, and sensibilities, individuals are asked to consider this when accessing potentially controversial information and images. Internet access computers will be located where they can be monitored by staff for assistance and security. The Library reserves the right to ask individuals to discontinue the display of information and images which cause a disruption.

Not all sources on the Internet provide accurate, complete or current information. Users need to be good information consumers, questioning the validity of the information. The Library makes no guarantee, either expressed or implied, with respect to the quality or content of the information available on the Internet.

Approved by MCL Board  7/15/1997
Revised by MCL Board  8/26/2002