Seth sez, "Illinois Libraries are invited to participate in some way to demonstrate opposition to a proposed state law about library censorware.
Huge resistance, some by using censorware as much as possible as a 'work-to-rule' protest."
We have acquired 10 temporary licenses from NetNanny and are offering Internet service but as it would be under HR1727. It is insane! We are jumping up every 2 seconds to unblock a site for a patron. I had originally estimated that we would need one full-time staff member if the bill became law but I am beginning to think it might take 2 additional staff positions. The burden is such that we will probably not be able to continue for the full day. Our patrons, however, are getting the message.
Prairie Skies Public Library has set their filters as high as they can go on all computers starting today and will do it for the entire a week to reach as many patrons as possible. We also have accompanying fliers explaining why and how to contact their local Senators. Anyone who wants to get on an unfiltered computer this week will not be allowed during this time of protest. The reason for this is we are small library and if it passes we may have to remove internet access entirely because we don't have the staff to sit with anyone under 21 on an unfiltered computer. Explaining to the public and letting them experience it is a whole different thing.
(Thanks Seth!)
