Bill Bowman asks: What sort of a code can they get for unfiltered? Is it a separate SSID that has security on it? It's a code that OpenDNS issues. You type it in on your browser, and then it pops up a window that needs to stay open for as long as the patron wants to browse unfiltered. Codes can have expiration times, like an hour to whatever you want, so that people can't just save the code and have unfiltered internet forever. If you are not familiar with OpenDNS (www.opendns.com), you should check it out. They have a great product. We used to use squid and squidguard and dansguardian to filter with and it was always a hassle. OpenDNS is never down, requires no hardware on-site, and just works. They also has very well-done, all web-based tools for controlling what is filtered and what networks are yours and such, and they have decent statistics reporting, too. They also provide some protection from phishing and other malicious sites. Let me know if you need more info. I am not an employee of theirs, just a happy customer. Mark Ehle Computer Support Librarian Willard Library Battle Creek, MI ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Bowman" <bowmanb@indelib.org> To: "Mark Ehle" <mehle@willard.lib.mi.us> Sent: Friday, September 27, 2013 11:14:29 AM Subject: RE: [Michlib-l] Wireless Internet--Minors Access What sort of a code can they get for unfiltered? Is it a separate SSID that has security on it? Bill Bowman Head of Circulation / IT Manager Clarkston Independence District Library (successor to the Independence Township Library) 248.625.2212 phone 248.625.8852 fax -----Original Message----- From: michlib-l-bounces@mail.mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mail.mcls.org] On Behalf Of Mark Ehle Sent: Friday, September 27, 2013 10:11 AM To: michlib-l@mail.mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Wireless Internet--Minors Access All of our wireless is filtered. We use OpenDNS. Patrons can request a code to allow unfiltered access, and can request individual urls' be unblocked. We rarely get requests for either one. Mark Ehle Computer Support Librarian Willard Library Battle Creek, MI ----- Original Message ----- From: "BillieJo Bluemer" <billiejo@rauchholzlibrary.org> To: michlib-l@mail.mcls.org Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2013 6:07:08 PM Subject: [Michlib-l] Wireless Internet--Minors Access Quick question: My library has unfiltered Wireless Internet that is password protected. On advice of our attorney, who is a library law specialist, we deny minors access to the Wi-Fi based on P.A. 212 which says minors cannot use unfiltered Internet in library without parent/guardian sitting next to child. In order for a minor to use our Wi-Fi, a parent must obtain the password and stay near the child. It seems we are getting screamed at every day by angry parents because of our policy. I’d like to know what other libraries’ policies are when it comes to Wi-Fi: do you block minors’ access if your Wi-Fi is unfiltered? BillieJo Bluemer Library Director Rauchholz Memorial Library 1140 N Hemlock Rd Hemlock MI 48626 989-642-8621 billiejo@rauchholzlibrary.org _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@lists.mcls.org http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@lists.mcls.org http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l