Social Media & technology Use Policy

As a computer and network user I agree to the following rules in my usage of all computing and network

resources provided by or affiliated with Lispy Librarian Consulting:

1. I understand the Lispy Librarian Consulting provides computing resources and internet access for educational purposes. I agree that I will only use these resources for approved educational uses within the goals and objectives

of my organization.

2. I understand that access to digital resources is a privilege, not a right. The use of technology, whether

owned by Lispy Librarian Consulting or supplied by the User, entails personal responsibility. I will comply with Lispy Librarian Consulting policies and rules dealing with use of technology resources, act in a responsible manner, and will

honor the terms and conditions set by Lispy Librarian Consulting and my organization. I will proactively support

Responsible Technology Use and immediately notify an administrator or supervisor if I discover

inappropriate content or suspect malicious or accidental misuse.

3. Although Lispy Librarian Consulting does not monitor my personal technology usage and digital communication

outside of educational activities, I understand that Responsible Technology Use expectations outlined in this

agreement will extend to personal usage. I will be held accountable for any private communication that becomes part of the public domain using any communication technology when this communication disrupts the educational process, or otherwise misrepresents or endangers the health, safety and welfare of students, employees, or affiliates.

4. I will abide by the general expectations of appropriate social behavior and network etiquette at all

times. These expectations of behavior are collectively termed ‘Digital Citizenship’ and include using

appropriate language and audio/visual depictions, respecting and protecting the privacy and character of

yourself and others, respecting copyright protection, assessing the appropriateness and accuracy of

internet content, using resources only for approved activities, recognizing and avoiding inappropriate

online interaction, and generally representing yourself in a respectable and constructive manner when

participating with others online.

5. When my duties involve instruction or supervision of students, I agree to actively monitor them for

responsible technology use and demonstration of proper digital citizenship, and to comply with district

procedures and guidelines to educate students about appropriate online behavior.

6. The following activities are prohibited unless they are properly documented and directly support

approved educational purposes consistent with Lispy Librarian Consulting policies:

• Recording, distributing, or posting video, pictures, or audio of events and people on district property or

at district approved events.

• Sharing or distributing personally identifiable information about myself, students, or others.

7. I will not participate in, facilitate, condone, or allow cyber-bullying— abusive behavior including, but

not limited to, tormenting, threatening, taunting, stalking, intimidating, harassing, humiliating,

discriminating, defaming, misrepresenting, and/or coercing by one or more individuals— against others

using internet websites or services and/or any other communication technologies.

8. I will respect the legal protection provided by copyright laws and licenses to programs and data.

Therefore, I will not make unauthorized copies of software/data/licenses found on district computers, or

copy unauthorized software/data/licenses onto district resources or into any documents or presentations.

9. I understand that all electronic documents and correspondence (including but not limited to E-Mail)

are ‘Local Government Records’ as defined by state law and must be appropriately safeguarded.

10. I understand that access to the Internet is filtered for the safety and security of minors, and I

will not attempt to send or receive any message on the system that is inappropriate for students or

harmful to minors, or that contains or suggests pornography or obscene visual depictions, unethical or

illegal solicitation, racism, sexually oriented material, or inappropriate language. (Limited exceptions

may be approved for bona-fide research or other lawful purposes.)

11. I understand and agree that all network activity is monitored by Lispy Librarian Consulting and subject to review, and that real-time activities or stored data associated with my usage may be collected and reviewed without

my knowledge at any time.

12. I will never share my account or authentication passwords with anyone, nor will I attempt to

discover, guess, or use passwords not explicitly assigned to me. I understand I can be held accountable

for all activity conducted with my account credentials, and will report any accidental or purposeful

breach of security to an administrator, supervisor, or directly to the Department of Technology so that

secure access can be re-established.

13. I will not waste or exploit system resources, use the system for any illegal or immoral activity, or

participate in any personal activity for financial or political gain.

14. I will not attempt to access or manipulate data of another user, Lispy Librarian Consulting network, my organizations' network, or any other agencies or networks that are connected to the system. When my system permissions allow access to others’ shared data, I will exercise appropriate digital citizenship and not tamper with or modify any data or information that is not my own.

15. I will not intentionally attempt to: breach security policies and safeguards, bypass filtering or

intrusion-prevention systems, or participate in any activity associated with hacking, such as electronic

eavesdropping (sniffing), unauthorized data decryption, disrupting the function of networked systems, or

malware creation or distribution.

16. I am aware and agree that my organization and Lispy Librarian Consulting is not liable for my inappropriate use of district resources or violations of copyright restrictions or other laws, or for costs incurred by me through my inappropriate technology use.

17. If I choose to utilize personally owned electronic computing, storage, or communication devices at

my organization or Lispy Librarian Consulting facilities:

• I understand my organization and Lispy Librarian Consulting does not recognize my device as a replacement for district resources provided to fulfill my duties, and that I will not be provided support or reimbursement for use of the device.

• I authorize my organization and Lispy Librarian Consulting to confiscate, search, or manipulate my device if I configure it as an extension of the district system by:

  • a) Connecting it to the wired or wireless network OR

  • b) Connecting it directly to a resource through a physical or wireless connection that allows data to be directly transferred between my device and the district system without traversing the public Internet.

    • • • I agree such personal usage is a privilege and may be revoked if my supervisor deems personal usage to be excessive and detrimental to satisfactory completion of my assigned duties.

18. I am aware that the inappropriate use of electronic information resources can lead to revocation of access privileges or disciplinary action in accordance with district policies, administrative procedures, and the Personnel Handbook, and that a Breach of Computer Security as defined by Texas Penal Code 33.02 can result in prosecution in accordance with state laws.

I have read and I understand the Staff Members Network and Internet Use Agreement. I

agree to abide by these provisions. I understand that violation of these provisions is unethical

and may constitute a criminal offense. Should I commit any violation, my access privileges will

be revoked with or without notice, and disciplinary actions and/or appropriate legal action will

be taken.