Internet Access Options for Minors

A change in the GCPL Internet Safety Policy, effective 11/01/2008, provides for multiple Internet access filter levels for minors (under 18 years of age). When obtaining a library card for children, parents must select one of the Internet Access options listed below:

Internet Options for minors – under 18 years of age:

1. Standard GCPL Filtered Access: This is the default option, and allows access in compliance with the Children's Internet Protection Act. {Pub. L. No. 106-554 and the Telecommunications Act, 47 U.S. C.  §254}

Note:  In order for minors 13 years of age and older to access the Tech Studio at the Five Forks Branch, they will need to have their internet access option set to Standard GCPL Filtered Access (option 1).

Additional Minor Access Options:

2. Education/Reference/Health:  This option allows access to the library's catalogs, subscription databases and services, including GALILEO, SmartFilter-allowed web pages devoted to health information and academic-related content and Kids Sites. Guest passes issued to minors will allow access to this category. (Note: this option does not include access to email or online word processing)

3. Kids Sites: This option allows access to the library's catalog, subscription databases for kids, and other sites identified by SmartFilter as being intended for children aged 10 or younger. (Note: this option does not include access to email or online word processing)

4. Catalog Only: This option allows access only to the database of materials purchased and cataloged by the library. No Internet access is available with this option. (Note: this option does not include access to email or online word processing)

If at any time you wish to change the Internet access option for your minor child, please contact us at 770-978-5154.