1. Acceptable Use in Edinburgh

2.  Internet Access Policy  Experience From Pilots  Issues arising  Support Mechanisms  Peoples Network Filtering Outline

3. ECLIS Policy  Policy approved in January 2000  Monitor all Internet usage  Block access to certain categories of website for under 16 users  Over 16 access not blocked

4. ECLIS Policy  Maintain perceived role as a ‘safe place’ for children  Information needs may not always map with filtering software  Linked to Acceptable Use conditions

5. Pilots  Central Reference  Craigmillar  Muirhouse  Oxgangs  Resource Centre  Wester Hailes

6. Pilots  Filtering software packages  Conditions of use  Monitoring

7. Issues  Adjusting Settings  Language  Offensive  e Transactions

8. Mechanisms  Membership Forms  I understand that Edinburgh City Libraries can take no responsibility for the content or accuracy of any information accessed.  I will not access or attempt to access any material which is likely to be considered offensive. What is considered offensive will be at the sole discretion of the librarian.  I will not transmit, download or copy any material with the intention of using that material for illegal purposes.  I will not photocopy or download any copyright work without the permission of the copyright holder.  Use of the service may be terminated by the librarian at any time if in the opinion of the librarian the user fails to comply with the foregoing conditions or is otherwise misusing or attempting to misuse the service

9. Mechanisms  Membership Forms  Physical Monitoring  Acceptable Use Guidelines  Advice & Guidance Folders

11. Mechanisms  Membership Forms  Acceptable Use Guidelines  Physical Monitoring  Advice & Guidance Folders  Staff Instructions

12. Peoples Network  Dedicated machines  SMARTFILTER (securecomputing.com)  Monitoring