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You are right of course the policies are needed too, and the software isn't fool proof, particularly for someone who is very highly motivated to get around it, but is does limit the impact to a manageable proportion. I think that we do need to make a comparison with paper based material though - just because the information is, and should be, available out in the world this does not mean that I or the majority of my users want it in the college library. A tool that will help me and colleagues to put this professional discrimination into effect, like a book review, or a publisher's catalogue is one I want in the professional armoury. Lindsay Wallace Learning Resources Manager Luton Sixth Form College Tel: 01582 412005 Bradgers Hill Road Fax: 01582 486307 Luton LU2 7EW email: [log in to unmask] > -----Original Message----- > From: Chloe Stewart [SMTP:[log in to unmask]] > Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2001 1:22 PM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Internet filtering > > Most institutions have (or should have) some kind of harassment > policy as well as guidelines on appropriate usage of facilities. This > is surely more appropriate than relying on software which is of > variable and contentious effect. The fact that we have CyberPatrol > installed at my institution does not mean that my colleagues have > not extracted pornographic printouts from the student printer, or > had to break up groups of giggling twenty year olds delighted by > dubious email attachments. > > On the 'accidental' issue (i.e. coming across offensive material by > mistake), proper education in Internet usage should surely help. > Instances I've come across of this happening have been with > people not aware of the importance, after using a search engine, of > looking at a URL and what's printed below it before merrily clicking > away. Hate sites, like pornography, mostly seem to advertise > themselves. > Chloe Stewart > The Learning Resource Centre > Kings Road > Reading College and School of Arts & Design > Reading > RG1 2HJ > (0118) 967 5078 > -- This e-mail is intended for the addressee shown. It contains information that is confidential and protected from disclosure. Any review, dissemination or use of this transmission or its contents by persons or unauthorized employees of the intended organisations is strictly prohibited. The contents of this email do not necessarily represent the views or policies of Luton Sixth Form College, its employees or students.