Hi. I updated the “about this page” page on the site. My journal page is now categories by the SmartFilter people as “personal” which would seem okay until you read the description “This category contains URLs that are generally created by two main groups: students and subscribers to dial-up Internet service providers. ” I am, of course, neither. And, by logical extension, if all personal pages are blocked [and owners of filter software can theoretically decide to block or not block this category] then all we have left is Pepsi, Coke and McDonalds. And maybe the public library. Guh.
Month: February 2004
child assaulted in philly library bathroom
Of course, when you get peeved at the Seattle Public branch for closing its bathrooms, remember that truly awful things do sometimes happen in library restrooms. [thanks sophie]
CIPA & legal challenges
One of my next writing goals is to try to get something into First Monday. Here is an excellent article from them: Potential legal challenges to the application of the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) in public libraries
quiet local celebrity – and large local ruckus
Grinnell library assistant Chris Gaunt arrested in “bring troops back home” protest. She was involved in protests at the National Guard local HQ where several Midwestern activists were arrested and issued subpoenas to appear before a federal grand jury. The local National Lawyers Guild chapter was also subpoenaed and asked for a membership list, among other things. [thanks all]
who is the villain here? serials mess
University of Hawai’i library suffers horrible budget cuts to their serials budgets. Apparently the serials budget is inflating at faster than teh rate of the cost of living, substantially. [thanks brandon]