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Ephraim library board adopts updated internet use policy allowing supervised gaming
Summary
At its June 3 meeting the Ephraim Public Library Board adopted a revised internet/computer‑use policy that clarifies supervised gaming is allowed when non‑disruptive and adds references to state library guidance and the Children’s Internet Protection Act. The vote was unanimous.
The Ephraim Public Library Board unanimously adopted a revised internet and computer‑use policy during its June 3 meeting at Ephraim City Hall.
The adoption followed a brief review of a one‑page draft Michael Thompson circulated. Board members discussed whether teens and children may use library computers for gaming. Thompson said the policy intentionally allows gaming so long as it is not disruptive and patrons are willing to yield machines when others need them. “As long as they're willing to jump off the computer if somebody else needs [it],” a board member said in the discussion, and Thompson confirmed that the system flags whether patrons have parental permission to use computers.
The board also confirmed the draft includes references required by the state library and adds language aligning the policy with the Children’s Internet Protection Act and state guidance. Thompson noted the revision was streamlined in part with help from a text editor: “it's just ChatGPT made [it] less wordy, and that was all,” he said. Jenny Harris moved to adopt the policy; the motion was seconded and the board voted all ayes, with no nays.
The new policy includes a next‑review date and Thompson said he will circulate the final version electronically for signatures and place the approved policy in the library’s shared Google files.
The board’s action was limited to adopting the policy; no separate enforcement procedures or new budget lines were approved at the meeting.
