The electronic block will deny the child access to the Internet unless assisted by a library staff member. Patrons who ask for a librarian's help to find information are much less likely to stumble upon pornography or hate group sites for instance, than as if they are surfing the Internet at the mall, or in a cybercafe, or at a friend's house. The PACE program is extremely cost-effective, requiring only application form printing and the time it takes to set the electronic block.
PACE allows library staff to partner with parents to carry out each individual family's values.
Library staff are not left trying to guess whether the child has his or her parents' permission to use the Internet or not. Parents or guardians do not need to have their own library card in order to sign up their child or children. However, they must show proof of their relationship to the child. If interested, a parent or guardian who does not have a library card is welcome to sign up for one at the same time. A message on the screen will show that the card is blocked.