In yet another step towards embracing new technologies at the expense of user freedom, some libraries have started issuing so-called smart cards which allow patrons to access the Internet at varying levels, from \”full access\” [i.e. only mildly filtered] to \”restricted access\” [only safe sites]. Chat and newsgroups are never allowed and the viewing of obscene material may result in the loss of Internet privileges.
In yet another step towards embracing new technologies at the expense of user freedom, some libraries have started issuing so-called smart cards which allow patrons to access the Internet at varying levels, from \”full access\” [i.e. only mildly filtered] to \”restricted access\” [only safe sites]. Chat and newsgroups are never allowed and the viewing of obscene material may result in the loss of Internet privileges.some extra links to see what all the fuss is about:
- Smart Guardian press release
- Englewood library\’s Smart Card internet policy
- Hickory public library\’s Smart Card pages
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