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Michigan Library Charges $100 for Unfiltered Internet Access.

Authors :
B.G.
Flagg, Gordon
Source :
American Libraries. Sep99, Vol. 30 Issue 8, p16. 1/2p.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Reports that in August 1999, the Georgetown Township Library, in Grand Rapids, Michigan charged patrons $100 an hour for unfiltered Internet access. Details of a Michigan state law which empowers library trustees to filter on the Internet; Reaction of town officials to the fee.

Subjects

Subjects :
*INTERNET access for library users
*USER charges
*INTERNET
*CENSORSHIP
GEORGETOWN Township Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00029769
Volume :
30
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Libraries
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
2225299

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