[Publib] Children of internet users

[Lisa Cavalear]

Hi George,
What kind of policies do you have in your library? Also too, has your library discussed the use of parental controls and firewalls? Are said policies in written form and posted by the computer stations?
Lisa Cavalear

George Hazelton <ghazelton at mail.henry.public.lib.ga.us> wrote:        v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);}             st1\:*{behavior:url(#default#ieooui) }                     We have policies dealing with patron conduct which require parents to closely supervise their children.  Internet users don’t seem to pay much attention to these policies.  We’ve had parents get really upset when we politely ask them to pay a little more attention to their children.
   
      George Hazelton
  Assistant Director
 Henry County Library System
 1001 Florence McGarity Pkwy
   McDonough, GA  30252
   Phone:  770-954-2806
 FAX:    770-954-2808
 email:    ghazelton at mail.henry.public.lib.ga.us
  
  
   
      
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  From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org [mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Mary Rennie
 Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 10:07 AM
 To: 'PUBLIB'
 Subject: [Publib] Children of internet users
  
   
    Does anybody have a policy that deals with internet users who bring their children with them to the library?  
  
     
  
    We're seeing that, typically, the adult unrealistically expects the child (anywhere from infant to several years old) to sit silently next to them while they use the computer for 1-2 hrs, OR they allow the somewhat older child to roam around the library space.
  
     
  
    Any input would be appreciated.
  
     
  
    Mary Rennie
  
    Erie County Public Library
  
  
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