Does the computer lab use blocking/filtering software for objectionable material on the Internet?
In compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA), Jefferson-Madison Regional Library provides Internet workstations equipped with filtering/blocking technology. However, the library recognizes that filtering/blocking technology is not a completely reliable means of protection from materials that may be offensive, controversial or illegal. All adults (17 years and older) seeking unfiltered Internet access for their own use must show proper identification (picture ID with date of birth) when requesting unfiltered access. The Library will consider formal requests to block or unblock specific websites with procedures similar to those for consideration or reconsideration of print materials. Computer logs maintained by the filtering software will be deleted when no longer administratively useful. (more information can be found in J-MRLs official Computer and Internet Access policy (J-MRL Policy: Section 4.7).
