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The Future is NOW!
Everyday, the news informs us of the latest technological
advances in the world of global communications, how it is getting
faster, better and more abundant. Internet access is now available
over cell phones, pagers and wireless PC's. And soon, if it hasn't
happened already, every workstation in your library will be "wired"
to the Internet.
But, Beware...
And even though the global communications boom
has given us an opportunity to gather information rapidly, no
one can deny the proliferation of "distractions" also
available. Examine the effort you and your library administrators
have put forth to create a set of guidelines and policies to promote
a healthy and safe library experience for the students and patrons
that come there to work. Does it not stand to reason those same
policies should extend to your library's access to the Internet?
Content Filtering is NOT Censorship!
Much has been made in Congress and in other political
circles that libraries are places to best exercise the right of
free speech and open communication. Others disagree.
Your library system has made a substantial investment
in the implementation and maintenance of an internal network system
allowing "floor" access to the Internet for the students
and patrons. The bandwidth you provide for their day to day use
offers them unfettered access.
And we stand with you, committed to the individual
rights of free speech.
But, what is the policy concerning:
- viewing or accessing graphic sexual materials
in your library?
- engaging in racist, political or religious
activities in your library?
- bomb making and bomb research in your library?
Of course, your library policies forbid any of
these obvious examples. However, through the use of the Internet,
students and patrons can do ALL of them, and more. And by doing
so, they tie up resources and drive up the costs associated with
bandwidth.
But those issues aside, how many children walk
by and "see" what's on the screen of other people using
the workstation? What are the resultant consequences? What does
your liability become when that happens?
The LibrarySafe Solution!
LibrarySafe allows you to accept or reject access
to dozens of Internet categories, such as:
- Pornographic Sites
- Hate/Racist Sites
- Terrorist Sites
...and a whole lot more. These are not just arbitrary choices,
but have been researched and evaluated by our LibrarySafe staff.
And many have been customer requests, asking for help in areas
they have found troublesome!
Another added bonus of LibrarySafe is the Daily
Updates! As new sites are discovered, our powerful database of
known URL's is updated daily. As an owner of LibrarySafe, these
updates are imported automatically into your servers, keeping
you up-to-date!
LibrarySafe was designed to enhance the
Internet Experience of the students and patrons of your library
by offering a "meeting of the minds" as to what is appropriate
and comfortable to all involved, and to do this transparently,
in the background, without intruding on the functional aspects
of their research.
Librarians have asked some of the best questions
about this product, and you can see them and our answers on this
exclusive Frequently Asked Questions
page!
We think you'll find LibrarySafe a valuable asset
to your library system! We're so sure of that, we offer the following
links to help guide you in your purchase of LibrarySafe.
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