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Abby, Here in Bury we allow social networking for adults (over 14), but deny for children. Some children do complain that they cannot get access, but this is our filtering policy. We get quite a few complaints from adults if for some reason they cannot get onto their facebook site (this has happened a few times when we have had problems with our web filter). I suspect a lot of our users would spend all day on Facebook, if we let them - even in this weather. HTH Alan -- Alan Brown Library Systems Liaison Officer Resource Services Bury Libraries Textile Hall Manchester Rd Bury BL9 0DG Tel 0161 253 5877 Fax 0161 253 6003 http://www.bury.gov.uk/libraries http://library.bury.gov.uk ________________________________ From: Moore, Abigail [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 01 July 2009 11:46 Subject: Social networking on public access computers Hello everyone, Wiltshire libraries currently block access to social networking sites on all our public access PCs. I am currently reviewing this policy and I am keen to find out how many library authorities: (a) allow access to social networking sites for all users (b) block access to social networking sites for children but allow adult access (and at what age this applies) (c) block access to social networking sites for all users I would also be interested to know from libraries that have unblocked these whether it has caused any negative feedback from users or whether it has increased usage. Many thanks, Abby Moore Information Services Manager, Libraries, Heritage and Arts, Department of Community Services Wiltshire Council | Library HQ | Bythesea Road | Trowbridge | Wiltshire | BA14 8BS Tel: 01225 713725 Email: [log in to unmask] Website: www.wiltshire.gov.uk 4* Excellent Council Bury Council is now rated as a four star 'excellent' council by the Audit Commission. This rating recognises the council's commitment to providing first class services and providing good value for money. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Why not visit our website www.bury.gov.uk ----------------------------------------------------------------- Incoming and outgoing e-mail messages are routinely monitored for compliance with our information security policy. The information contained in this e-mail and any files transmitted with it is for the intended recipient(s) alone. It may contain confidential information that is exempt from the disclosure under English law and may also be covered by legal,professional or other privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not copy, distribute or take any action in reliance on it. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us immediately by using the reply facility on your e-mail system. If this message is being transmitted over the Internet, be aware that it may be intercepted by third parties. As a public body, the Council may be required to disclose this e-mail or any response to it under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 unless the information in it is covered by one of the exemptions in the Act. Electronic service accepted only at [log in to unmask] and on fax number 0161 253 5119 . *************************************************************