• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer

Alert

HOLIDAY: All Library Locations Closed Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day. More Info

Alert

ALERT: Maintentance Continues at Courthouse Library May 19 More Info

Alert

ALERT: Maintenance and Upgrades at Central Library More Info

Home - Arlington County Virginia - Logo
MENUMENU
  • Join Now
  • My Account
    • Login
    • My Checkouts
    • My Holds
    • My Lists
    • My Reading History
    • About Borrowing
    • About Holds
    • About My Account
  • Hours & Locations
    • All Hours & Locations
    • Holiday Closings
  • News
    • Library News
    • Director's Blog
    • Get Email Updates
  • Contact Us

Arlington Public Library

MENUMENU
  • Search
  • Collections
  • Services
  • Events
  • Explore
  • Join Now
  • My Account
    • Login
    • About Borrowing
    • About Holds
    • About My Account
  • Hours & Locations
    • All Hours & Locations
    • Holiday Closings
  • News
    • Library Blog
    • Get Email Updates
  • Contact Us
Home > About Us > Policies > Public Computer Rules

Public Computer Rules

Anyone who uses the Library's computing and information resources must adhere to the Rules Governing the Use of the Library. 

General Rules

To ensure fair and proper use of the Library's computers, users may not:

  • Engage in illegal activities such as tampering with computer hardware or software; unauthorized entry into any computer system; or vandalism or destruction of computer files. Such activity is a crime under state and federal statutes;
  • Knowingly or inadvertently spread computer viruses. Computer viruses are programs developed as pranks which can destroy programs and data. Such activity is a crime under state and federal statutes;
  • Use computers for any illegal or criminal purpose;
  • Violate copyright laws regarding software, information and attributions of authorship;
  • Violate software licensing agreements;
  • Use computer facilities for fee-based tutoring or instructional purposes;
  • Use/download/upload non-Library software programs;
  • Save files or programs to computer hard drives;
  • Exceed two-person maximum number of users per computer.

The Library relies on the cooperation of computer users to provide shared access to resources. Violations of these acceptable use rules may result in an immediate loss of access.

Limitation of Liability

All users agree to hold the Library harmless from any and all claims, losses, damages, obligations or liabilities directly or indirectly related to the use of its computing and information resources, caused thereby, or arising therefrom.

Privacy Statement

The Library will protect a user’s right to privacy and confidentiality and keep confidential any information that resides on its computers. However, electronic communication is not secure, and computers are susceptible to outside intervention. The Library does not reveal information about an individual’s use of computer resources, unless compelled by law.

Footer

About Us

  • Mission & Vision
  • Charlie Clark Center for Local History
  • News Room
  • Get Email Updates

Administration

  • Policies
  • Library Staff
  • Job Opportunities
  • Propose a Program or Partnership

Support Your Library

  • Friends of the Library
  • Giving Opportunities
  • Donating Materials
  • Volunteer Opportunities

Our Mission

We champion the power of stories, information and ideas.

We create space for culture and connection.

We embrace inclusion and diverse points of view.
























Download the Library App

Download the Library App

Arlington County | Terms & Conditions | Accessibility | Site Map
· Copyright © 2025 Arlington County Government ·