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<DIV><SPAN class=433171123-28062010><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Greg,
we aren't blocking bit torrent downloading, but we might consider it if we could
figure out a good way to do it. Aside from all else, it takes an
awful lot of our wireless bandwidth and leaves other users sometimes unable to
do what they need to do. However, our legal counsel did suggest we
add this statement to our Acceptable User of the Interent rules and our
click-thru agreement that all patrons must agree to at log-in. Our
understanding is that from a legal standpoint, we do not need to be
concerned about library/county liability in these situations. I
think the principle is similar to the warnings that we post a copy
machines. This statement comes out of a manual on copyright issues for
libraries which is sitting in my office (and I'm not) so I can't dredge up the
title right now. Anyway, here are the words we
adapted:</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=433171123-28062010>
<H3>Notice: Warning of Copyright Restrictions </H3>
<P>As a patron, your ability to post or link to copyrighted material is governed
by United States copyright law. The library reserves the right to delete or
disable any post or link that, in the judgment of library staff, violates
copyright law. In accordance with 17 USC S 512 (i)(1)(A), the library may
terminate a patron’s access to the system or network for disrespect of the
intellectual property rights of others, or for repeat infringements of
copyright. The library has adopted this policy and will make all reasonable
effort to enforce it in appropriate circumstances.</P></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=433171123-28062010><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>If
your legal counsel wants to talk to ours, let me know.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=433171123-28062010><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Cindy</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=433171123-28062010><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=433171123-28062010><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Cindy
Gibbon</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=433171123-28062010><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Senior
Library Manager for </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=433171123-28062010><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Access
and IT Services</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=433171123-28062010><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Multnomah County Library</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
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<DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader lang=en-us dir=ltr align=left><FONT
face=Tahoma size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B>
libs-or-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us
[mailto:libs-or-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Martin,
Greg<BR><B>Sent:</B> Monday, June 28, 2010 3:04 PM<BR><B>To:</B>
'libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.or.us'<BR><B>Subject:</B> [Libs-Or] Bittorrent
downloading in libraries--Any solutions?<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Hi
All,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I’d like to throw out a couple of
questions about bittorrent downloading in Oregon’s libraries. Our own
library’s free and open wireless access sometimes plays host to nefarious
copyright scofflaws who download copyrighted files, leading to threatening
legal notices being received by our fair city, as the owner of the IP
range.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Question #1: Does anyone know
what, if any, legal penalties face the library (or the city) for this
activity? I’ve understood it to be something of a gray area in the recent
past. Has that changed?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Question #2: Are there any
technological fixes that can be instituted to stop or sabotage our
moustache-twisting villains? We have our wireless router broadcasting only
when the library is open. Additionally we have our wireless upload rate choked
off, but I’ve been told that the servers can’t distinguish between bittorrent
downloading and ‘regular’ downloading, meaning that there is no effective
means to limit bittorrent downloads without negatively affecting our system as
a whole. True? <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Further, I’m given to understand
that although Multnomah County (public) has a click-through agreement
prohibiting illegal activity, bittorrent downloading still works just fine
there. I’d suppose if anyone would have a technical solution in place, they
would.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Any answers much appreciated.
Please copy the list, if possible.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Cheers,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Greg
Martin<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Adult Services
Librarian<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Wilsonville Public
Library<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">503-682-2744<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">martin@wilsonvillelibrary.org<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">P.S. I wanted to check the libs-or
archives (<A
href="http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/pipermail/libs-or/">http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/pipermail/libs-or/</A>)
on this question, but can’t figure out any way to do a global archives search.
Am I just a chowderhead, or is there really no way to do that? And if not, can
there be?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>