Websites and Internet Resources on CIPA and Filtering

2012-02-07T23:57:23Z

A list of external links

Library Software Filter Review
The Galecia Group has analyzed available filtering products and presents the results in this handy interactive Web site.
Cites and Insights: Coping with CIPA
This special edition of Walt Crawford's library and technology 'zine examines CIPA and its impact in detail. It includes thoughtful commentary on the decision, reactions to it, and options ('coping mechanisms') for libraries.
Children's Internet Protection Act
The actual text of the Children's Internet Protection Act.
Laws Relating to Filtering and Internet Usage Policies in Schools and Libraries
The National Conference of State Legislatures has assembled this page on CIPA and its significance on a state-by-state basis for libraries and schools. This page outlines the rules in each state and how CIPA applies.
eSchool News Online
Search this site, on Technews for the K-12 educator, for information about Web filtering and E-Rate.
Internet Filters: A Public Policy Report
Internet Filters: A Public Policy Report by Marjorie Heins and Christina Cho. This paper from the National Coalition Against Censorship examines the issues of over- and under-blocking by Internet filters.
Youth, Pornography, and the Internet
Youth, Pornography, and the Internet, a book from the National Academies Press. You can read and print the online version for free or order the book.

WebJunction - CIPA and Filtering