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Main Author: Willems, Harry
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1998
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ564185
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  • Filtering the Net in Libraries: The Case (Mostly) Against. Willems, Harry Access to Information Censorship Computer Software Decision Making Internet Library Material Selection Library Policy Library Role Pornography Argues that Internet filters are censorship tools that rob librarians of their materials selection responsibility. Six factors that make filters unacceptable are listed. The discussion covers pornography; filter improvements; proposals and solutions; ALA (American Library Association) Bill of Rights to Electronic Information; and library policy development. (AEF)