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Internet Access Policy Review - San José Public Library

A proposal (PDF) has been brought before the Rules and Open Government Committee of the City Council recommending modification of the Library's current Internet Access Policy and In-House Rules to require Internet filters on all library computers, systemwide.

San José Public Library is committed to responsible use of the Internet as a valuable source of information for all users, including children. The safety and security of San José Public Library users is a top priority. Responsibility for safe use of the San José Public Library and its resources is a cooperative effort among users, parents and library staff.

Library staff proposed a framework for undertaking the policy review on this topic, which would allow for research into the effectiveness of current filtering technology and opportunity for public comment. Findings will be presented to the Rules and Open Government Committee this spring on a date to be announced.

For answers to some of the most commonly asked questions, please read our FAQ.

See also Internet Filtering Reports and Memos on the Library Commission Meetings page

Chronology

• City Council to consider alternate proposals for modifications to the Library Internet Access Policy at the April 21 evening session. For more detail, see: 5.2 Library Internet Access and Computer Use Policy on the Council Agenda. (4/21/09) New
  
  
• Report to City Council Rules Committee - Options and Staff Report relating to Internet Filtering Proposal and Computer Use at San José Public Libraries; referred to full Council for consideration on 6/17; Council deferred 6/11 until late summer - date TBD (5/14/08)
  
  
• Memo from the City Attorney (05/13/08)
  
  
• Internet Filters - Memo to Library Commission
  
  
• Public Comments on Internet Filtering from SJLibrary.org Feedback Form (1/8/08-3/13/08)
  
  
• Library Director's Status Report to the Rules Committee (1/24/08)
  
  
• SJSU Academic Senate passes a Sense of the Senate Resolution "Affirming San José State University's Commitment to Complete Academic Freedom in the use of Library Resources" (11/19/07)
  
  
• Staff response to Rules Committee (11/14/07)
  
  
• Proposal before Rules Committee (10/24/07)
  
  
• City Council reaffirms Library Open Access Policy as including unfiltered Internet access (9/23/1997)
  
  

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