[WEB4LIB] Internet use policy / workstations

[jay]

Hello Sandra:

We use Fortress (to block access to the hard drives and to prevent downloading, etc.) We use Ikiosk to prevent interference w/ browser options, and lastly (Surfwatch for a filtering option- anti-pornography thing). I should mention that Surfwatch consistently blocks friendly sites (that contain "naughty key words" in them). I HATE SURFWATCH. -More to the point, I hate anything that restricts access. If people are worried about what Juniors
viewing then they ought to be there when Junior's viewing it. I swear, we are a nation that refuses to take responsibility for own actions and my proxy the Gov. will take responsibility for us! -Sorry for the rant.

Please find our Internet Use Policy at the link below:

http://www.library.ci.corpus-christi.tx.us/home/apa.htm



Regards,

Jay H. Frantz,
Webmaster,
Corpus Christi Public Libraries


Sandra Sanchez wrote:

> Hello everyone!
>
> Our library is currently in the process of establishing a "use policy" for the public internet computers we plan to install this summer.  If your library has a use policy agreement for adults and/or children, I'd appreciate receiving a copy of the statement as well as any information you'd like to share regarding the setup of your public internet computers - filters, security software, privacy screens, printers, time-limits, etc. . . .
>
> Any information and/or advice you can share would be GREATLY appreciated.
>
> Sandra Sanchez
> A.K. Smiley Public Library
> Redlands, CA.
> tech at aksmiley.org