Internet safety with younger clients
Clearly the previous section covering content filtering is particularly applicable to young clients. It may be appropriate to reserve particular machines for particular user groups with regard to the type of material which may be accessed. This can also be managed by user ID login procedures.
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Find out what is the situation in your own library with regard to the reserving of particular PC's for restricted access to Internet materials. Undoubtedly, the younger clients will have the most restricted access. There are serious risks to younger clients with the possibility of someone being hurt, exploited or abused as a result of personal information being posted online or falling victim to "grooming" (covered in Outcome One of this unit). There are many useful websites which promote safe use of the Internet to younger clients, their parents and teachers. Here are three we would recommend you look at: ClickThinking at http://www.scotland.gov.uk/clickthinking Kidsmart at http://www.kidsmart.org.uk/ SuperhighwaySafety athttp://safety.ngfl.gov.uk/ |
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