Library Internet Content Filter

Last Updated:

03/28/15

Type(s):
Patron and Services Policies

Library Internet Content Filter Policy

(Adopted 3/28/2015)

The Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) was enacted by Congress in 2000 to address concerns about children's access to obscene or harmful content over the Internet. CIPA imposes certain requirements on schools or libraries that receive discounts for Internet access or internal connections through the E-rate program – a program that makes certain communications services and products more affordable for eligible schools and libraries. In early 2001, the FCC issued rules implementing CIPA and provided updates to those rules in 2011.

“Schools and libraries subject to CIPA may not receive the discounts offered by the E-rate program unless they certify that they have an Internet safety policy that includes technology protection measures. The protection measures must block or filter Internet access to pictures that are: (a) obscene; (b) child pornography; or (c) harmful to minors (for computers that are accessed by minors). “

Categories Blocked by Library Content Filter:

Teen / Tween Profile

Anonymous Proxies

Botnets / Phishing / Malware

Gambling

Hacking

Hate Speech / Discrimination

Illegal Drugs

Intimate Apparel / Swimsuits

Nudity

Sexual / Pornography

Weapons

Suicide Promotion

Adult / Staff / Wifi Profile