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CIPA & Filtering Resources:

Filters

LibraryFiltering.org - An anlysis of filters with evaluations of filtering products.

Internet Filters: A Public Policy Report - A May 2006 report from the Brennan Center for Justice that summarizes studies done on the effectiveness of filters and provides recommendations for libraries using filters.

Internet Filters Information Web Site - From the NORWELD Library System in Northwest Ohio, this site provides PowerPoint slides on filtering technology as well as links to filter company web sites and acceptable user policies.

Libraries and the Internet Toolkit - The American Library Association developed this toolkit to assist librarians in managing the Internet and educating the public.

Meeting CIPA Requirements with Technology - An ALA Tech Notes article from Richard W. Boss providing an overview of filtering software that can be used to fulfill the filtering requirement under CIPA.

CIPA

MBLC Frequently Asked Questions - Complying with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and the Neighborhood Children's Internet Protection Act (N-CIPA) - These FAQ's were edited to reflect the Massachusetts library environment.

ALA's CIPA web site - Includes links to court documents and FAQ's.

 

 
 
 

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