A librarian will be glad to direct the patron to the best source for his or her inquiry. In order to offer some safeguards for children, the Carver Public Library will provide filtered access to the Internet for children in the sixth grade and under. Those who are in seventh grade and older may access the unfiltered computers. It is important to note that filters are not a perfect solution to this problem. Constant changes in web sites may limit the effectiveness of filters.
Children are often adept at getting around filters.
In addition, the filters may block useful and non-objectionable materials. Ultimately, it is the parents responsibility to monitor the Internet activities of their children. It is highly recommended that parents not only familiarize themselves with the scope of the Internet, but also accompany their children to the library to ensure proper usage of this service. Children accompanied by their parents may access the unfiltered Internet computers. Staff Assistance Librarians will help the patron get started in accessing the Internet, but cannot provide in-depth training.