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The article discusses librarianship and issues related to the profession such as educational and technological changes and reductions in funding. The economic rationale for libraries and fair use of intellectual property are mentioned. Topics such as networked media, critical learning skills, recognition of Internet access as an intellectual freedom issue, development of a school library brand, and planning for ubiquitous and one-to-one computing are also mentioned.

The article reports on the expected launch of a pilot program aimed at providing free Wireless-Fidelity (Wi-Fi) hotspots to public school families in three library systems in New York City. The Brooklyn Public Library, the New York Public Library and Queens Library have partnered with Google and Sprint for the program. Five thousand hotspots will be available for qualified applicants.

This article discusses the open source educational suite, Edubuntu, its ability to be downloaded from the web site (www.edubuntu.org) for free, and how many are calling it the open-source community's answer to Microsoft Office. The author suggests that open source software can be even better than its proprietary counterparts.

The article presents an overview of the planning and execution of the first annual Teen Tech Week held March 4-10, 2007 by the Young Adult Library Services Association. The author highlights the goals of the association to celebrate and educate the use of internet computing by middle and high school students, along with the various conferences and workshops held during the week.

The article discusses ConnectED, a U.S. federal initiative designed to improve Internet connection at school and libraries, and how school librarians should plan to use faster broadband. Particular attention is given to applications of broadband to community and concurrency, as the author suggests that better connections can improve community involvement at libraries as well as improve real time communication across distances.

The article looks at how library budget reductions impact students who rely on library Internet services. It cites research indicating that a majority of teenage students work on school assignments at night, when libraries are closed leading them to use free Internet access in locations such as fast food restaurants. The authors suggest that libraries increasing their operating hours despite operating costs and paying staff.

Two letters to the editor are presented in response to the article "Arizona Mandates Stiff Penalties for Schools, Public Libraries Without Filters" by Lauren Barack in the July 10, 2012 issue, which discusses a law that requires internet filters on computers used by children.

The editor reflects on Internet filtering in libraries, with particular focus given to the impact of filtering in children's libraries. Connections are drawn between filtering and collection development and the effect of limiting access to information in libraries is explored. The editor also discusses problems connected to unfiltered Internet access, U.S. Supreme Court rulings on Internet filters in libraries, and the importance of developing polices concerning acceptable Internet use.

The article reports on a political debate between the Illinois Family Institute, which is pushing for a law to require filtering software on all public library computers in the state of Illinois, and the Illinois Library Association, which opposes the law. Eight libraries are reported to have shut off their internet services entirely in protest against the proposed law, which they believe is unnecessary and unduly burdensome.

The article discusses the wiki site SupportBlogging! which advocates using blogging as an educational tool. The wiki was created by Steve Hargadon in response to the proposed Deleting Online Predators Act, which would limit Internet access to several social networking and blog sites. Hargadon is concerned that the zealous efforts to protect children using the Internet would also impede opportunities to use the Web for educational and other valid applications.

The article reports that the Solano County Board of Supervisors in the Solano County Library in California emphasized the need for children under the age of 18 to use Internet-filtering software when surfing the Web at all branches of the library. An overview of the complaint against the library which prompted the action of the county board is presented. It discusses the duties of librarians in line with the installation of Internet-filtering software.

Focuses on the efforts of school district officials at Limestone County, Alabama to limit Internet-usage in the school district. Decision of the school district officials to require its employees to sign a contract that restricts them from using the Internet; Changes in the district's Internet-usage policy; Implications of the policy for school librarians.

Reports on the decision of the Rhode Island Department of Education to terminate Internet access at school and public libraries following the discovery of budget deficit in state funds intended to pay for the service in September 2004. Options being considered; Remarks from William Fiske, the department's technology coordinator.

Presents the opinions of the author about Internet filtering software that limits online access for students. Percent of Web sites that are blocked by the filters; Number of Web sites related to sexual health that are inaccessible; Opinion that filters cannot eliminate student access to Internet pornography and that when filters are at their most restrictive levels, relevant and essential student information is lost; Belief that filters should not prevent librarians from helping students find information; Discussion of who should control to what degree filters are set; Examination of filters in North Dakota and Pennsylvania.

Discusses the management and use of online terminals by students and the public at libraries. Appropriate use policies of school libraries and public libraries for the Internet; Way that students or adults may misuse computers in libraries; Policies of libraries concerning the use of computers by adults in the children's section of the library.

Present news briefs on library reading and research as of February 2002. Information on African-American history from BrainQuest, the Black History edition; Sponsorship of a bill by U.S. Representative Karen McRae (R-N.H.) that would give parents permission to check their children's online reading at local libraries.

Details how the Georgetown Township Library devised a unique response to a Michigan law authorizing library boards to restrict minor's Internet access to obscene material. Requirement of the law that libraries offer unfiltered access to adults; Cost of an unfiltered computing per hour.

Reports that 16-year-old Burklin Nielsen has been vindicated of the bar from using the Internet in her school in Minnesota. Reason for being barred from using the school's Internet; Comments from Nielsen; Attention gained from Minnesota lawmakers.

Reports on news in libraries across the United States. Public libraries that have Internet access; Northeastern University which is seeking librarian reviewers; Elementary school that ran out of money before buying enough books for the library.

Discusses a report released by the U.S. Department of Education Statistics detailing services for children. Preliminary results that were published 'School Library Journal'; Libraries that conduct summer reading programs; Percentage of libraries that deny computer access to children; Children's librarians.