Price of access – Local libraries weigh use of Web filters, free speech

This article reports on the state of filtering in the
Eastern Shores Library System in Sheboygan County
WI. They say they will stop accepting e-rate grants
rather than add filters. They are trying other popular
monitoring techniques such as placing terminals near
reference desks and using time limits.

ANNE DAVIS of the Journal Sentinel writes:

\”Placement of the terminals was a key factor in the
library board\’s decision not to install filters, she
added.\”


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