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Council adopts updated library computer and internet-access policy addressing USB use and ransomware awareness
Summary
Council approved Resolution 889-N-2026 updating the library's computer and Internet-access policy to clarify staff involvement, patron responsibilities, USB use and printing; the librarian confirmed printing remains available and recommended user caution about cybersecurity.
Staff presented an updated library computer and Internet-access policy (Resolution 889-N-2026) that emphasizes Internet security, clarifies staff involvement, and restates patron responsibilities. The city manager said redlined and clean drafts were included in the packet and that the librarian was present to answer questions; the librarian confirmed that patrons may continue to use USB drives and may still print at the library following technology upgrades in 2023. "Yes, sir... People can use our USBs in the computers in our computers," the librarian said, and later clarified that printing remains available.
Council members asked technical questions about network isolation, administrative rights and protection against ransomware; staff said admin access is limited to library staff or IT and that patrons do not have rights to install applications. Council discussed whether some policy changes could be handled administratively in the future; after questions the council voted to adopt the updated policy.
