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Internet Use Policies


ALA urges any library using mandatory filtering software to consult with legal counsel to reevaluate their Internet Use Policy and assess the risk of future litigation. See Welcome to ALA’s CIPA Web Site.


ALA Guidelines

Guidelines and Considerations for Developing a Public Library Internet Use Policy

Survey of Internet Access Management in Public Libraries

PDF Version of Survey of Internet Access Management in Public Libraries

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Sample Library Policies

Ames Public Library

Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library

Multnomah County Library

San Antonio Public Library

City of Virginia Beach — Virginia Beach Public Library


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