ACLU Reports on Use of Filters in R.I. Libraries

American Libraries covers a report by the ACLU that claims public libraries in Rhode Island were inconsistent with their CIPA compliance. Libraries are over-blocking, the report claims, and the statewide consortium has issued confusing information about the law and how filters should be used. Adult patrons are not aware of (or do not take advantage of) the ability to have the filter turned off.

[Update October 10: In response, the Rhodes Island Cooperating Libraries Automated Network (CLAN) revised its minimum requirements for libraries, changed the standardized blocking message screen to inform patrons of their rights, and emailed instructions for removing filters to library directors. More at boston.com.]