[Michlib-l] Wireless Internet--Minors Access

[Kopja, Ray]

Our wireless is 100% filtered using openDNS. CIPA regulations to qualify for erate. Every single computer whether it Is public, staff or wireless is filtered.

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BillieJo Bluemer <billiejo at rauchholzlibrary.org> wrote:

Quick question:

My library has unfiltered Wireless Internet that is password protected. On advice of our attorney, who is a library law specialist, we deny minors access to the Wi-Fi based on P.A. 212 which says minors cannot use unfiltered Internet in library without parent/guardian sitting next to child. In order for a minor to use our Wi-Fi, a parent must obtain the password and stay near the child. It seems we are getting screamed at every day by angry parents because of our policy.

I’d like to know what other libraries’ policies are when it comes to Wi-Fi: do you block minors’ access if  your Wi-Fi is unfiltered?

BillieJo Bluemer
Library Director
Rauchholz Memorial Library
1140 N Hemlock Rd
Hemlock MI 48626
989-642-8621
billiejo at rauchholzlibrary.org

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