WWW Filtering policy?

[Nathan Schwartz]

We have used SurfWatch which is somewhat successful. There are some major
problems however, If patrons try 'screwing' with it by deleting files that
are part of SurfWatch, it may crash the computer and you may need to
reinstall Windows!  We did this many times. Otherwise it's a good program.
No matter what program you select, there will always be a way to get around
the restrictions. We removed to software from all our computers except two
in Children's. The Director made this request in an effort to limit
"barriers-to-access". The issue is very complicated and you should know the
policy and stance of your library board and staff before you install such
software.


Nathan Schwartz
Automation Systems Manager
Anderson Public Library
(317) 641-2455 fax 2468

nathan at apl.acsc.net
http://www.acsc.net/apl/


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> From: Alejandro Garza Gonzalez <agarza at ci.mty.itesm.mx>
> To: Multiple recipients of list <web4lib at library.berkeley.edu>
> Subject: WWW Filtering policy?
> Date: Saturday, November 30, 1996 6:29 PM
> 
> I'd like to ask if anyone has implemented the use of products like 
> NetNanny or SurfWatch in their libraries' WWW browsing equipment for 
> patrons; any comments on them would also be appreciated.
> 
> I'd be happy to make the results avilable to the list, unless noted =)
> 
> _ alejandro garza _________________ __ _ _  _    _
>   ITESM Centro de Informacion-Biblioteca Monterrey
>   agarza at campus.mty.itesm.mx
> _ http://www-cib.mty.itesm.mx/ ____ __ _ _  _    _
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