Internet Filtering and OpenDNS
Perhaps you’ve been following the discussion on the Kanlib-l list regarding the lawsuit between the ACLU and the Salem (MO) Public Library? Here is an article from the Southeast Missourian or you can read the actual complaint (pdf). This online discussion has prompted a few questions about Acceptable Use policies, Internet filtering and OpenDNS, which replaced the Kanguard filtering system in 2010. First, a bit of history – when OpenDNS was identified as a free and viable alternative to Kanguard, the System Directors agreed to switch to this option, or libraries could go with a filtering option provided by individual Internet Service Providers. More about that can be found at the April 15, 2010 post Introducing the New and Improved Kanguard.… Read More »Internet Filtering and OpenDNS