Sacramento Public Library Finds a Workable Solution...

I just found this story online: http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=62397. It dates back to April '08, but is exactly what libraries across the US have been facing for some time now - censorship vs library porn.

So I checked Sacramento's official Internet Use Policy to see what was decided. You can link to that here: http://www.saclibrary.org/about_lib/internet_use.html.

According to their currently published Internet Use Policy (mentioned above), it looks like the Sacramento Public Library has found their own solution to this difficult issue. Go Sacramento!

Here's an excerpt for all you non-link followers out there... (italics mine)

• The Sacramento Public Library upholds and affirms the right of each individual to have access to constitutionally protected materials. The Library also affirms the right and responsibility of parents and legal guardians to determine and to monitor their children’s use of Library materials and resources.
• The Library's workstations are in public areas. Since others may be involuntarily exposed to what is viewed, the Library asks that each user exercise good judgment and consideration of others. Please bear in mind that some materials, such as sexually graphic materials, may well be more appropriate for viewing in the privacy of your home, rather than in a Public Library setting. If Library staff become aware of subject matter that would interfere with the maintenance of a safe, welcoming and comfortable environment for the public, the Internet user will be asked to end a search or change a screen.
• The Library wishes to make the Internet and all computer resources available to anyone who respects the rights and property of others, and who abides by the Library's rules and procedures. Failure to appropriately consider the rights of others may lead to the loss of computer privileges for a finite period.
• The Sacramento Public Library offers filtered access to the Internet by default. Unfiltered access is available on a per session basis. Juvenile customers under 17 years of age are required to obtain parental consent for unfiltered access on a per session.