Introduction
It is the policy of Albert Wisner Public Library to: (a) prevent user access over its computer
network to, or transmission of, inappropriate material via the Internet, electronic mail, or
other forms of direct electronic communications; (b) prevent unauthorized access and
other unlawful online activity; (c) prevent unauthorized online disclosure, use, or
dissemination of personal identification information of minors; and (d) comply with the
Children’s Internet Protection Act [Pub. L. No. 106-554 and 47 USC 254(h)].
Definitions
Key terms are as defined in the Children’s Internet Protection Act.
Access to Inappropriate Material
To the extent practical, technology protection measures (or “Internet filters”) shall be used
to block or filter the Internet, or other forms of electronic communications, access to
inappropriate information.
Specifically, as required by the Children’s Internet Protection Act, blocking shall be applied
to visual depictions of material deemed obscene, child pornography, or any material
deemed harmful to minors.
Subject to the Executive Director’s authorization, technology protection measures may be
disabled for employees or minimized only for bona fide research or other lawful purposes
in the case of minors.
Inappropriate Network Usage
To the extent practical, steps shall be taken to promote the safety and security of RCLS
online computer network users when using electronic mail, chat rooms, instant
messaging, and other forms of direct electronic communications.
Specifically, as required by the Children’s Internet Protection Act, prevention of
inappropriate network usage includes: (a) unauthorized access, including so-called
‘hacking,’ and other unlawful activities; and (b) unauthorized disclosure, use, and
dissemination of personal identification information regarding minors.