Patron and Services Policies
Library Internet Content Filter Policy
(Adopted 3/28/2015)
The Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) was enacted by Congress in 2000 to address concerns about children's access to obscene or harmful content over the Internet. CIPA imposes certain requirements on schools or libraries that receive discounts for Internet access or internal connections through the E-rate program – a program that makes certain communications services and products more affordable for eligible schools and libraries. In early 2001, the FCC issued rules implementing CIPA and provided updates to those rules in 2011.
“Schools and libraries subject to CIPA may not receive the discounts offered by the E-rate program unless they certify that they have an Internet safety policy that includes technology protection measures. The protection measures must block or filter Internet access to pictures that are: (a) obscene; (b) child pornography; or (c) harmful to minors (for computers that are accessed by minors). “
Categories Blocked by Library Content Filter:
Teen / Tween Profile
Anonymous Proxies
Botnets / Phishing / Malware
Gambling
Hacking
Hate Speech / Discrimination
Illegal Drugs
Intimate Apparel / Swimsuits
Nudity
Sexual / Pornography
Weapons
Suicide Promotion
Adult / Staff / Wifi Profile
Anonymous Proxies
Botnets / Phishing / Malware
Hate Speech / Discrimination
Sexual / Pornography