These terms of use govern your access to and use of the McArthur Library’s Website, located at https://mcarthurlibrary.org, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through the website.

By accessing this website, you agree to comply with these terms and conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.

The following terminology applies to these Terms and Conditions, Privacy Statement, and Disclaimer Notice: “Library”, “we”, “our”, and “us” refer to McArthur Library. “You” and “your” refer to the user or visitor of our website.

License

Unless otherwise stated, McArthur Library and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for all material on this website. You may access, download, and print materials for personal, educational, or non-commercial use, subject to the restrictions set out in these terms.

You must not:

  • Republish material
  • Sell, rent, or sub-license material
  • Reproduce, duplicate, or copy material
  • Redistribute content

Digital Services Terms

Our digital services, including e-books, audiobooks, online databases, and other resources, are provided for the personal use of library patrons. You may not share your login credentials or access to these services with others. Access to digital content may be subject to availability, and McArthur Library cannot guarantee uninterrupted access to digital services. The library reserves the right to limit the number of digital items that can be borrowed at one time.

Event and Program Registration

To participate in library events and programs, registration may be required. Registration is typically free, but spaces may be limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible so we can offer your spot to another patron. Any personal information collected during the registration process will be used solely for event management and will not be shared with third parties.

Social Media Policy

McArthur Library engages with the community through various social media platforms. We encourage open and respectful dialogue but reserve the right to remove comments or posts that are inappropriate, offensive, or irrelevant. Content posted on our social media channels reflects the views of the individual authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of McArthur Library. Please remember that any personal information you share on social media is subject to the privacy policies of those platforms.

User-Generated Content

Certain areas of our website may allow users to post comments, reviews, or other content. By submitting content to our website, you agree that you have the necessary rights to post such content and that it does not violate any intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other legal rights of third parties.

Parts of this website may allow users to post comments or opinions. Comments reflect the views and opinions of the individual posting them and do not necessarily represent the views of McArthur Library. McArthur Library reserves the right to monitor all comments and other user-generated content and remove any material that is deemed inappropriate, offensive, or in violation of these Terms and Conditions. Users who repeatedly violate these guidelines may be banned from posting further content.

By posting comments or other content, you warrant that:

  • You have the right to post the comments and grant us the right to use them.
  • The comments do not infringe any intellectual property rights.
  • The comments do not contain defamatory, offensive, or unlawful material.

Hyperlinking to our Content

Organizations may link to our website under the following conditions:

  • The link is not deceptive.
  • The link does not falsely imply endorsement by McArthur Library.
  • The link fits within the context of the linking party’s site.

Hyperlinks to our content must not imply any endorsement by McArthur Library unless expressly agreed in writing.

Iframes

Without prior approval and written permission, you may not create frames around our webpages that alter the visual presentation or appearance of our website.

Reservation of rights

We may require you to remove all links or any specific link to our website immediately upon request. We also reserve the right to amend these terms and conditions and our linking policy at any time.

Removal of links from our website

If you find any link on our website that you believe is offensive, you are free to contact us at any time. We will consider requests to remove links but are not obligated to do so.

Disclaimer

We provide this website and its content as-is, without any warranties or guarantees. We are not liable for any damages that may arise from using the website. This does not limit any rights you may have under applicable law.

This document was last updated on 09/01/24