Cultural and Leisure Services: Libraries, Information and Archives

INTERNET FILTERING POLICY

Glasgow City Council provides free access to the Internet to meet the information and learning needs of all of the people of Glasgow. It has a filtering policy which helps ensure safer access to the Internet, especially for children and young people.

There are three levels of Internet access in the City’s libraries.

Level 1:

All customers can access web-based email and an extensive range of information resources pre-selected by library staff for quality, currency and accuracy. Access at this level does not require library membership.

Level 2:

As a library member you can use your individual log-in to access wider Internet resources. This service will be filtered.

Children and young people who are library members may also have wider access, which will be filtered at an appropriate level, provided their parents and guardians agree and are aware of the issues.

Level 3:

Adults who are library members may request unfiltered access to the Internet for the purposes of research or where legitimate information sites to which they require access have been consistently blocked.

Conditions of Use

Customers agree to observe the rules and procedures of the Council at all times. Using the Internet to view inappropriate material after requesting unfiltered access, viewing or distributing illegal material, using foul, racist or abusive language in email and other electronic services are examples of misuse that could lead to customers having the right to Internet access withdrawn.

Notes on Policy

Internet filtering also applies to web-based email. The filtering system retains records of Internet access that can be used to assist in identifying misuse.

Information and guidance on safety on the Internet will be given to parents and guardians when children or young people apply to be members of the library.

Staff will be happy to make available any legitimate site that has been blocked on request.

By progressing beyond this page, you are deemed to have understood and accepted the conditions of use relating to the Internet, as outlined within this policy.

Please remember to log out at the end of your session.