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Author: Martell, Charles
Subjects: *LIBRARY public services, *LIBRARIES & the Internet, *LIBRARY users, *INFORMATION services
Abstract: Patron use of the Internet may appear to overwhelm the public library's traditional role. This is often the case at the Colonial Heights Branch of the Sacramento Public Library. Fortunately the services which are required to support Internet use complement those required to assist patrons with the print and media collections. This essay recounts the important, primarily personal ways in which a branch library in a low socio-economic neighborhood reinforces its traditional informational and instructional role. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Published: 2008
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Subjects: *CONFERENCES & conventions, *INTERNET access for library users, *LIBRARIES & the Internet
Abstract: The article offers information on two conferences in Monterey, California, about Internet access for libraries, including The Internet Conference and Exhibition for Librarians and Information Managers to be held from October 29 to 31, 2007 and a event titled What's Happening in IL Space?, which takes place on October 28, 2007.
Published: 2007

Author: Oder, Norman, Albanese, Andrew, Blumenstein, Lynn, and Hadro, Josh
Subjects: *LIBRARIES & the Internet, *FILTERING software, *INTERNET access for library users, *CITY councils, *RECESSIONS, SAN Jose Public Library (San Jose, Calif.)
Abstract: The article reports that the city council of San José, California has voted against installing Internet filters in the San José Public Library to control the exposure of minors to Internet content. The author comments that decision was motivated by cost issues due to the economic recession. The council approved a policy which would require Internet users in libraries to follow library regulations regarding Internet use.
Published: 2009

Author: Oder, Norman
Subjects: *FILTERING software, *LIBRARIES & the Internet, *PUBLIC access computers in libraries, *PUBLIC libraries, *INTERNET access for library users
Abstract: This article discusses efforts by the County of Los Angeles Public Library to screen out sexually explicit material from library computers. The Board of Supervisors directed the library to purchase 445 new computer monitors and allocated funds to improve filtering and reconfigure computer banks. The new monitors will have integrated privacy screens and the computers designated for adults will have a low-level filter to keep out graphic material.
Published: 2006

Author: Rogers, Michael
Subjects: *INTERNET access for library users, *PUBLIC access computers in libraries, *LIBRARY public services, *LIBRARIES & the Internet, *PUBLIC libraries, *WIRELESS Internet
Abstract: The article reports that the Miami-Dade Public Library in Florida is lending laptop computers to library users. The library features wireless Internet throughout its 40 branches. The San Jose, California, city council has approved the expansion of wireless access to all libraries and parks.
Published: 2005

Subjects: *LIBRARY rules & regulations, *LIBRARIES & the Internet, *INTERNET & children, *INTERNET access for library users
Abstract: The article reports on the adoption by the authority board of the Sacramento Public Library in California of an Internet-use policy intended to balance the protection of children with the right of adult patrons to view potentially offensive materials. The new policy implemented on March 22, 2007, offers filtered access as a default, but unfiltered access can be requested on a per session basis, although patrons under age 17 must obtain parental consent.
Published: 2007

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