Sample Policy for Limiting Access to Material that is Pornographic for Minors

Introduction

It is the policy of this [LIBRARY] to restrict minors from gaining computer access to material that is pornographic for minors in accordance with Sections 182.825 and 182.827, RSMo.

Definitions

Key terms are as defined in Section 182.825, RSMo.

Access to Inappropriate Material

[Option 1] All public access computers shall be equipped with software that limit minor's ability to gain access to material that is pornographic for minors or purchase Internet connectivity from an Internet service provider that provides filter services to limit access to material that is pornographic for minors; [and] [or]

[Option 2] The following measures have been developed in accordance with community standards and are hereby established to restrict minors from gaining computer access to material that is pornographic for minors:

[Insert specific measures]

Supervision and Monitoring

It shall be the responsibility of all members of the [LIBRARY] staff to supervise and monitor usage of the public access computers in accordance with this policy and Sections 182.825 and 182.827, RSMo.

Approved by the Board of [Library] on [Month, Day, Year]