Reconsideration of Website Viewing Status

We filter access to the internet under laws governing internet access in libraries, material harmful to minors, obscenity, and other reasons stated in our Internet Policy.  We will also block sites known to damage computer systems.  If a patron attempts to visit certain sites, that patron may receive a blocked site message or a blank screen.  If he or she feels that the site should be allowed, we will carefully consider the challenge.

To aid us in making a fully informed decision, we require the person making the challenge to complete the Reconsideration of Website Viewing form (Section 7.17).  Due to the many considerations involved, this process may take up to 6 weeks to complete.  Once a final determination is made, the person presenting the challenge will be informed of whatever action is taken and the reason behind that action.