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What does it mean for my library? Children on Computer

On June 23, 2003, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) that requires public libraries to put anti-pornography Internet filters on their computers or lose federal funding. The court, in a 6-3 decision, ruled that CIPA does not violate the First Amendment.

To find out more about what this might mean to your library, visit the following sites:

ALA Resources on CIPA
CIPA Toolkit
ILA News: CIPA Information and FAQs
IMLS Guidelines
ICN Statement
Updated FCC Regulations

Related Topics on WebJunction Illinois: Legal Responsibilities

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