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| MAY 14, 2007 -- A DAY OF UNITY IN ILLINOIS LIBRARIES
Illinois Libraries are invited to participate in some way to demonstrate opposition to HB1727.
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Wyatt Ditzler
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This is really really sad...If this bill is enacted please be sure to amend to it that all religious, commercial, news, sports and political sites are included in the language. We would not want people to read anything that the legislature does not deem worthy. The legislature can get a lot of help from the Chinese government, they are currently the best at using information control. I think there is even a consulate in Chicago!
Since I am in Oklahoma for graduate school, library school as my friends say, is my 'little red book' in the mail?
PS-If I get spam because I had to post my e-mail address, I will be extremely angry at this website! :D
Phone: Ya right, lucky you got my e-mail address24 May 2007 - University of Oklahom-SLIS graduate student
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Lacey Wright
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To Jim Jones – First of all, libraries are not advocating that pornography or any explicit material be viewable by children. My library opposes this bill because we feel we know what works best in our community and have been successfully protecting children for years. Our Internet use policy does just what you have suggested. Children are NOT allowed to use the Internet without a parent or guardian present. Every person wanting to use the library Internet signs our policy and is given a copy of it. I have pasted an excerpt from our Internet use policy.
“Children &The Internet-
Parents are responsible for their own children’s use of all Library materials, including the Internet. The Library staff does not take the place of a parent and cannot monitor children’s use of the Internet or any information or materials obtained through such use. To ensure a positive and productive experience, parents and their children should explore the Internet together. Children in Grade 5 or under will not be allowed to use the Internet without a parent or guardian present at the time of Internet use. There will be no exceptions. Students in grades 6-8 are limited to homework and research-related activities on the Internet. Email, Instant Messenger, chat rooms and Internet games are not allowed unless a parent is in the building.
Public Internet Use Etiquette-
Individuals should use the Internet in a courteous, reasonable, and responsible manner. Please remember that the Library is a public place. Computers are located in public areas where minors may be present. Users should be aware that others might be involuntarily exposed to what is displayed on their screen. Users are expected to respect fellow library customers by refraining from viewing text or graphics that may be offensive, obscene, or harassing. It is proper etiquette to be sensitive to the values and beliefs of others when displaying potentially controversial information or images on public computer screens. Violation of this policy will result in the revocation of Internet privileges.”
Secondly, have no problem with filtering a couple computers of our choice for children’s use. However, the Bill does not allow for this. It states that all computers must be filtered. Legitimate research sites can be unblocked, but if the person using the computer is under 21, a library staff member must sit with them while they search the Internet. This makes a lot of sense. An 18 year old is considered an adult and can go fight a war, but must be supervised while searching the Internet?! And, how are we supposed to staff that? Who is going to man the circulation and reference desk in my small library if I have to actually sit with children while they do their homework or post on myspace?
We want our libraries to be safe for children. We feel that our current policies provide adequate safety. Parents that I have spoken with this week agree that they feel their children are safe in our library on the Internet. This issue can be addressed without such strict mandating.
I value your opinion and feel that there are good points on both sides of this issue. I am trying to understand yours, please try to understand mine.
Phone: 217-672-362116 May 2007 - Barclay Public Library
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Jim Jones
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Interesting how people think that somehow their rights are being infringed upon when all the law wants to do is protect innocent children from explicit material. My God, one used to think the library was safe and not like the world as it is today with explict material through music, tv and other forms of media. I don't understand the stance by the librarians. I remember my public librarian being like a guardian and only interested in providing good reading material and references. Not taking political stances that in no way adds to the value of the library. If the libraries were SERIOUS about the hindering of information then why could they not make 1 computer accessable to unfilitering and would require someone over 17 to use it unless accompanied by their parent or guardian.I mean come on how many people research breast cancer at one time?
If someone wants to read about erective dysfunction then I would suggest going to the doctor. It would seem to me that you would say well maybe they want privacy or can't pay or see a doctor. I don't think it is a privacy issue when to see a penis on a monitor and school kids are walking around wondering whether or not you are some sick person?
One south bend library post has shown me a sample of the type of people at their library based upon the tone of the message. To verbally assault the issue by calling other people names and idiots is real smart....real smart....
Also I like how this forum is set up to oppose the issue rather than have those who support the issue to provide a more balanced forum concerning the issue.
Phone: 574-232216 May 2007 - South Bend Library
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Lacey Wright
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Barclay Public Library in Warrensburg was most successful in getting the word out yesterday. We were on the local news in four different times slots and a large, front page article was in our local paper this morning. I sent emails and faxes to Senator Watson, who replied that he agrees local control is the way to go on this issue! Woohoo!
Here is a link to the new broadcast. look for "libraries protesting Internet filter bill"
http://www.wandtv.com/page2801.cfm
Phone: 217-672-362115 May 2007 - Barclay Public Library
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Gordon Morris
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I can't believe the statement that was reportedly made by Jane Schulten, an administrative librarian at the Crete Public Library, in one news story, in which she is quoted as saying "...if they think they are being cut off today, they should be very aware of what will happen if filters are installed."
It seems to me that the filters would let a lot through that the librarians are now blocking.
The smut peddlers are targeting our children. It should not be the role of our libraries--any more than our schools or their parents--to facilitate placing those children in harm's way.
Since libraries in at least 21 states are already filtering with no problems--and are receiving the funds allocated by the Children's Internet Protection Act to cover the entire cost, there is no reason for Illinois libraries to keep the doors open for unwanted intruders.
Phone: 414-453-320415 May 2007 - West Allis Public Library Patron
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