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Indianapolis Marion County Public Library Web Site Content Statement

Links from third-party web sites to the IMCPL web site

IMCPL encourages other web sites that share our intentions and principles to link to the IMCPL web site. We would appreciate being informed on any link to our site. IMCPL retains the right to withdraw this permission without explanation or notice if it is determined that such a link is inappropriate.

Links to the IMCPL web site or affiliate web sites should be text-only and clearly identify the referenced resource. IMCPL strictly prohibits any suggestion or inference of endorsement or recommendation of any product or service. A third party must ensure that nothing on its own site describes, or could be understood to imply, that any part of the IMCPL web site is part of the third party web site. Any page or file must be called with its URL displayed. IMCPL does not allow framing of its web site.

Links from the IMCPL web site to third-party web sites

The IMCPL web site provides links to a number of third-party web sites for convenience and information purposes only. These links have been selected using the same guidelines followed for selection of library materials and they have been reviewed and evaluated by IMCPL content specialists, but they do NOT necessarily represent the opinion of IMCPL, nor do they imply endorsement of the content or association with the author.  IMCPL has no control over the content of third-party web sites nor is IMCPL responsible for the content or availability of third-party web sites. IMCPL makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to documents or other information available from the IMCPL web site or from other third-party web sites linked to the IMCPL web site, assumes no legal liability or responsibility whatsoever for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any such information, and does not represent that its use would not infringe privately owned rights.  IMCPL shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with your use of any such content, products, services, or other materials available on or provided by the IMCPL web site, or any third-party web site or resource.  If a link to a third-party web site is not functional, that link will be repaired or removed in a timely manner upon notice. For your protection, please refer to the terms of service and privacy policies of the respective third-party resources.

A request for a link or reciprocal link from IMCPL to a third-party web site shall be evaluated by IMCPL content specialist for appropriateness according to established web content guidelines described in the IMCPL web site Content Selection and Review Policy.

IMCPL does NOT permit sponsored links or paid advertising.

Web Site Content Selection and Review

Content is defined as all material (including text, graphics, downloadable files, tables, audio, and video) and menu/directional icons, menu bars, listings, and indexes.

To help users of the IMCPL web site access the best information, it is the policy of IMCPL to link to selected third-party resources that represent the best resources available on the web.

Content shall be reviewed by IMCPL content specialists for relevance, accuracy, and value before being published to the IMCPL web site. All content, original, linked or referenced, that appears on the IMCPL web site is evaluated according to the following guidelines:

  • Accuracy: Is the information of high quality, trustworthy, and fact-based?
  • Useful: Is the information practical, helpful, and relevant?
  • Currency: Is the information up-to-date?
  • Readable: Does the information meet the literacy levels of the target audience?
  • Presentation: Is the content professionally presented and of a reputable source?
  • Purpose: Is the content provided for information purposes only and not for the purpose of endorsing or selling products to users?