1. Filtering and Local Control.
- Author
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St. Lifer, Evan
- Subjects
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INTERNET access for library users , *STUDENTS , *INTERNET in education , *INTERNET , *WORLD Wide Web - Abstract
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.
- Published
- 2003