We don't use multiple levels on Wi-Fi access here in Devon for the same
reason. However we have our websense set at Adult level which filters
the categories listed here -
http://www.devon.gov.uk/index/cultureheritage/libraries/facilities-2/com
puters/using_library_computers/library-internet-blocked-adultcat.htm)
On our public access computers we allow children under 16 to use the
adult filter with consent from their parent. We make the assumption that
if a parent has provided their child with a Wi-Fi enabled device - they
are also consenting to adult filtered use. We make this clear in our
terms and conditions (which you have to accept before connecting to
Wi-Fi)
http://www.devon.gov.uk/dl-termsandconditions-wifi2010.pdf
Hope this helps,
Lynda
Lynda Bowler
Public Access and Web Officer (dept ITLO)
Devon Libraries
Great Moor House
Bittern Road
Sowton
Exeter
EX2 7NL
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From: lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Kathy Woollett
Sent: 05 May 2011 14:17
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Subject: Re: Wifi Woes
Hello Sandy,
Here in East Sussex we provide WiFi though Icam. Like you we use
Websense filtering and have set the filtering to child level with a note
in the AUP to say that this is the case. That got us round the problem.
Hope that's of use
Kathy Woollett
People's Network Development Manager
East Sussex County Library Service
Tel 01424 724636 Mob 07920 478909
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From: lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Sandy Winton
Sent: 20 April 2011 08:44
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Subject: Wifi Woes
In Midlothian we used to provide a very basic stand-alone WiFi service
in two of our libraries with access to an ADSL controlled by a
Bluesocket Internet gateway device - this failed over a year ago.
Since then, our Council IT colleagues have been working to develop a
Wifi solution integrated with our PN provision whereby access to the
service is enabled and authenticated by our iCAM PC booking system and
Internet traffic is filtered by Websense in the same way as our public
access PCs are (i.e. at child, teenage and adult levels).
However, they have run into problems. Apparently the issues are not
specifically to do with wireless itself but the way the proxy and web
filtering work. They have spoken to a number of third party providers
and although all provide wireless access, the issues around web
filtering still apply. They tell me they cannot find anyone who can
provide for multiple levels of filtering according to the category of
user.
I am sure I recall reading of other services who have successfully
implemented the type of system we require and would be most grateful to
learn of your experiences.
Thanks,
Sandy Winton
Midlothian Council Library Service
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