Sources for More Information
Readers are encouraged to review the following Web resources.
- Good site with the latest legal and regulatory information, etc.
Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)
- The text (PDF) of the legislation, both CIPA and N-CIPA.
Supreme Court Decision, Jun 23, 2003 {in PDF)
- For an HTML version go to findlaw.com
U.S District Court for the eastern district of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia permanent injunction
- These are the FCC's regulations (text format) released April 5, 2001. The regulations outline the specific actions that libraries must take to comply with CIPA and N-CIPA when using E-rate for internal connections or Internet access.
FCC Consumer Fact Sheet on CIPA
SLD CIPA and Form 486 Frequently Asked Questions
- A very good, detailed FAQ on the key relationship of CIPA to the newly revised Form 486. Internet Safety Policies and CIPA: An E-Rate Primer for Schools and Libraries
Internet Safety Policies and CIPA: An E-Rate Primer for Schools and Libraries
- In addition to a review of the act, this paper contains Internet Safety Policy guidelines and a sample compliant Internet Safety Policy. From E-rate Central.
ALA Libraries & the Internet Toolkit
- A good variety of background papers, policies, FAQs, etc., to help librarians manage and communicate about the Internet. Nicely formatted PDF version available.
- Very good resource from Carolyn Caywood. Has links to over 100 sites on children's Net issues, filtering reviews, filtering software, etc.
Plain Facts About Internet Filtering Software.
- Provides a good overview of how filters work, a filter check list and a good bibliography. (This is a PLA Tech Note authored by Karen G. Schneider.)
- ACLU site on the CIPA law suit. Includes legal briefs and other background information. The South Central Library System and WLA are co-plaintiffs in this case.
Loudoun County (VA) Library Internet Filters Case Summary
- Has press releases, summaries and the text of the court decision in the Loudoun County case.
Sample Internet Safety Policy with NCIPA language (Newark, NJ)