Resources for Developing Internet Use Policies Internet policies are essential to Internet access management, but it is up to you to determine what policies best meet the needs of your patrons and your community. American Library Association Internet Use Policies This page includes ALA guidelines, a survey of Internet Access Management, and links to sample library policies. American Library Association's Libraries & the Internet Toolkit Includes a checklist for creating an Internet use policy, tips for parents, the ALA position on filtering, the ALA position on CIPA, and links to more resources. Internet Issues (for youth) Resources for librarians who serve children and young adults, compiled by the Youth Services Section of the New York Library Association Internet Safety Policies and CIPA: An E-Rate Primer for Schools and Libraries. Includes information on CIPA compliance, specifically Internet policy guidelines (one of CIPA's requirements) and a sample, CIPA compliant, Internet policy. Libweb A directory of library web servers includes a page with links to US public library Web sites. Internet Filtering Options Analysis: An Interim Report Prepared by Lori Bowen Ayre for the InfoPeople Project May 2000. This report provides detailed information on nine different proxy server versions of filtering products including Cyber Patrol 5.0, N2H2, and WebSense. (Includes pricing, overblocking and underblocking accuracy, and administration options and issues.) The Public Library Association's Tech Note on Internet Filters: Plain Facts About Internet Filtering Software. A good overview of filters including how filters work, word blocking vs. site blocking, types of filters (client-based, server-based and remote proxy), vendors, CIPA (compliance requirements and deadlines), privacy issues, ALA position, filter features, checklist to evaluate filter features, and a bibliography. Youth, Pornography and the Internet This recent report (also available in book form) from the National Research Council's Computer Science and Telecommunications Board is a practical guide for librarians on how to best safeguard children from online predators and sexually explicit material on the Web. The report also discusses social and educational strategies, technological tools, and policy options. Resources for Keeping Current With Internet Access Management State Libraries The Institute for Museum and Library Services has a page on their site with a list of the chief officers of State Library Agencies. (This list includes contact information and links to State Library web sites). First Monday Peer reviewed journal on the Internet Current Cites An annotated bibliography of selected articles, books, and digital documents on information technology. Library Journal Online monthly journal of current information on all aspects of library service and practice. PubLib An electronic discussion for public library staff and others interested in public libraries. Web4Lib An electronic discussion for library-based World-Wide Web managers. Because legislation related to Internet management changes quickly and varies from location to location we recommend that you consult with your library system's legal counsel or state library's legal counsel for detailed information about any state or local laws that affect your provision of library services.
http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/oif/ifissues/issuesrelatedlinks/internetusepolicies.cfm
http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/oif/iftoolkits/litoolkit/default.cfm
http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/youthsvs/links.htm#InternetIssues
http://www.e-ratecentral.com/CIPA/cipa_policy_primer.pdf
http://lists.webjunction.org/libweb/
http://statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/hottopic/cipa/InternetFilter_Rev1.pdf
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/pla/plapublications/platechnotes/internetfiltering.cfm
http://www.nap.edu/books/0309082749/html/
http://www.imls.gov/programs/libraries.shtm
http://firstmonday.org
http://lists.webjunction.org/currentcites/
http://www.libraryjournal.com/community/Reviews/47110.html
http://lists.webjunction.org/publib
http://lists.webjunction.org/web4lib
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This handout gives you a list of Web sites with information about Internet use policies, filtering, and Internet access management. (updated April 2009)
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