What are the basic provisions of CIPA for public libraries?
• CIPA applies to public libraries receiving Universal Service (E-rate) and/or Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds for certain uses:: • E-Rate: Public libraries are required to comply with CIPA if they receive E-rate discounts for Internet access or internal connections. (Note that libraries receiving discounts for telecommunications services are not affected.) • LSTA: Public libraries are required to comply with CIPA if they receive LSTA funds to purchase computers used for Internet access or to pay for direct costs associated with Internet access. • Public libraries required to comply with CIPA must do the following to receive E-rate funds: • (1) adopt Internet safety policies that address: • access by minors to “inappropriate matter” on the Internet (the local library or its governing body shall determine what matter is “inappropriate”); • safety and security of minors when using e-mail, chat rooms, and other forms of direct electronic communication; • unauthorized acce
