Re: FILTERS

[Karen Leo <MBL062@AOL.COM>]

Hi Stephanie,
I know that there are some really good reasons for using filters within our
school system.   I am a new librarian in the NYC school system and found that
I was happy with the use of filtering.  The Board of Ed uses a filter known
as Bess.  However, it seems that there are so many sites that are blocked as
a result. Anything to do with sports is blocked. As a result, the children
can only  use books to gather biographical info on any sports figure!  It
certainly puts a strain on my resources and it seems as though the students
are lacking valid and up-to-date information.
Karen Leo
Librarian
MBL 062@AOL.COM

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