Internet Filtering

Sharing Library-Appropriate Filtering Services

Submitted by Lori Ayre on Wed, 04/14/2004 - 5:00pm

Excellent article in the April 2004 issue of Computers in Libraries about the Kanguard filtering system available to Kansas public libraries that choose to opt in to the free, state library provided service.

I learned about it when I was researching my filtering paper for Library Technology Reports Ed: broken link removed 2011and was delighted to hear about at least one region working together to make something that works for libraries.

Mary Minow on Disabling Filters

Submitted by Lori Ayre on Thu, 04/08/2004 - 5:00pm

Self Selecting "Filter Disabled" and Using "Warn" Instead of "Block"

Submitted by Lori Ayre on Sun, 03/21/2004 - 4:00pm

Why I Hate Keyword Blocking

Submitted by Lori Ayre on Tue, 03/16/2004 - 4:00pm

My debut as published author

Submitted by Lori Ayre on Mon, 03/15/2004 - 4:00pm

Filtering and Filter Software

Submitted by Lori Ayre on Sun, 02/29/2004 - 4:00pm

This report, Filtering and Filter Software, was written in 2003 for the American Library Association's Library Technology Reports series. It explores the issues associated with using Internet content filters in libraries. Throughout the report, specific products are referenced and the differences discussed.

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Internet Filtering

Sharing Library-Appropriate Filtering Services

Mary Minow on Disabling Filters

Self Selecting "Filter Disabled" and Using "Warn" Instead of "Block"

Why I Hate Keyword Blocking

My debut as published author

Filtering and Filter Software

Facts about Filters

Key Filter Features

States Bringing New -- and Worse -- Filter Legislation

KanGuard