Today librarians are working to organize, evaluate and select online resources in much the same way they do books and other materials. Many school districts and local libraries have developed their own virtual libraries. In the last year, the American Library Association has established a national reputation as a leader in promoting quality online resources, particularly for children. Third is education. Like movies, radio and TV before it, the Internet has raised many people's fears about its impact on children simply because it is new and not well understood.
Many libraries offer classes and tutoring for parents, children and others.
The national Internet teach-ins being kicked off this September provide an excellent opportunity for libraries to take a leadership role in their c communities. Our fourth concern is local control. Local library boards make their own policies. They will continue to be. ALA policies are based on the 1st Amendment and accepted best practices of the profession.