April 12, 2003
Sex and the Internet
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Alternatives to Internet Blocking
lMedia Literacy Education
–Parents, teachers,
librarians, administrators, students, patrons
–New technologies
often engender fears due to speculation and unknown outcomes
–Education reduces
fears that children know technology better than adults
lInternet Use Policies
–Fashioned with local
community input and according to local community
standards (already adopted by 95% of US libraries)
–Respecting community
diversity and constitutional protections
lSupportive Supervision (non-invasive)
lReferrals for Problem Cases