_{Last updated: 7/12/2012}

Beginning October 1, 2012; all public libraries in Idaho receiving public money and governed by the provisions of Chapter 26 or Chapter 27 of Title 33, Idaho Code, will need to comply with Idaho Code 33-2741 regarding Internet Use Policies.

To Comply with Idaho Code on October 1, 2012

Start Here:  Internet Use Compliance Checklist

• Sample Policy Template for Idaho Libraries
  

• Sample Policy Template for Idaho Libraries Requiring CIPA Compliance
  

• Internet Use FAQs  - new
  

Policy & Procedure Resources

• The law states that procedures may be developed: 
  - For library staff to follow in enforcing the policy
  - For patrons and staff to use to handle complaints about the policy or its enforcement or observed patron behavior
  - For disabling or otherwise modifying any technology protection measure (if applicable)
• Guide to Technology Policy Resources - from WebJunction.org
• Internet Use Policy Checklist - created by ICfL   
• Sample Template for Idaho Libraries - created by ICfL
• Sample Template for Idaho Libraries Requiring CIPA Compliance - created by ICfL

Filtering best practices

Libraries should take care to use filters in accordance with the library’s mission. Infopeople provides some excellent guidelines at http://infopeople.org/resources/filtering/bestpractices. 

Technology Protection Measures (Filters)

• Comparing Filters - libraryfiltering.org
• Content-Control Software - by Wikipedia
• Internet Filter Software Review (PC) - TopTenREVIEWS by Tech Media Network
• Internet Filter Software Review (Mac) - TopTen REVIEWS by Tech Media Network
• Net Filtering Software Review - CHOICE Online
• Parental Control Product Guide - by GetParentalControls.org
• Parental Control Software - by Consumer Search

Laws and Rules Regarding Internet Use in Public Libraries

• Idaho Code 33-2741
• Children's Internet Protection Act: Public Law 106-554, Title XVII
• ALA CIPA Legal History - includes link to Supreme Court Ruling and FindLaw Analysis of the ruling
• FCC's CIPA Guide - from the Federal Communications Commission
• eRate Regulations regarding CIPA - from USAC
• Legal Definitions of terms in related laws - from LLRX.com
• LSTA Regulations regarding CIPA - from Institute of Museum and Library Services

Internet and Computer Safety Links

• Digital Citizenship - by Cable in the Classroom
• Digital Literacy and Citizenship - CommonSense K-12 Curriculum
• Especially for Young People and Their Parents - ALA resource list of safety information and suggestions
• FBI - Parent Guide to Internet Safety
• FBI Safety Tips for Kids
• Internet Lingo Dictionary: A Parent's Guide... - by Office of the Attorney General of the State of Idaho
• Internet Safety - by Office of the Attorney General of the State of Idaho
• Internet Survival Guide - by CommonSense Media
• Google's Family Safety Center
• Managing Your Facebook Privacy - LifeHacker.com Always UpToDate Guide
• NetSmartz Workshop - by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
• OnGuardOnline - Managed by Federal Trade Commission

Resources About Filtering in Libraries

• Filter This - A point-counterpoint piece on filtering in libraries
• Filters and Filtering - from the American Library Association
• Internet Filtering & CIPA - Pathfinder from WebJunction.org
• Internet Policy Resources - by the Utah State Library, Library Development
• Meeting CIPA Requirements With Technology - by the Public Library Association
• Networking and Security - Further Resources - from WebJunction.org
• Statement on Library Use of Filtering Software - by ALA's Intellectual Freedom Committee
• To Filter or Not - from the American Association of School Librarians

The Idaho Commission for Libraries does not endorse any specific product or policy for use as an Internet protection measure.  Information provided is for reference purposes. Library administrators and trustees are encouraged to create policies and implement procedures that meet the local needs of their users and the provisions of Idaho Code 33-2741 (and Children's Internet Protection Act [CIPA] where appropriate).