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Guide to Technology Policy Resources

Technology in the library introduces a new imperative to create and articulate policies and procedures for the appropriate use of the techologies, whether applied to staff, patrons, or other users.

Internet use policies

• Create a Social Software Policy for Your Library: how to implement social software technologies responsibly
• Technology and Internet Use Policy examples from Georgia libraries for:
  • Small libraries
  • Medium libraries
  • Large libraries

Wireless policies

• Examples from other libraries:
  • Hemingford Public Library Computer Use and WiFi Policy
  • Howard County Library WiFi Policy
  • Thomas County Library Wireless Policy

Filtering policies

• CIPA: Key Issues for Decision Makers: a summary of CIPA issues for libraries to consider
• Filter Schmilter: Libraries and Internet Filtering Software: the pros and cons of incorporating this software within library technology
• Internet Filtering, Legislation, and Policy Resources: links to information about Internet use policies, filtering, and Internet access management

Security and support policies

• Creating Security Policies: the "road map" for how to protect your network
•  Help-Desk Policies and Procedures: clear procedures are important to a complex technology environment

Visit the Documents tab for the full selection of resources on this topic. Use the Policies & Procedures discussion board to get answers to your immediate questions.

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