Computers and Networking

• Computer and Network Security - These pages on library computer and network security will help you develop a broad understanding of general computer and network security issues as well as user security.

• Gates Foundation Grant Information - The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has maintained an interest in the sustainability of public access computing in libraries since 2000 when many California libraries received public access computers, computer labs and training.

• Internet Filtering - The use of filters in libraries has increased steadily since the late 1990's. Library Journal reported that the percentage of libraries filtering increased from 25% in 2000 to 65% in 2005, yet many librarians argue that filters have no place in a library. Take advantage of today's broad range of features to provide a flexible filtering environment for your patrons.

• Public Access Computing: Technical Support for Gates Foundation Computers - PAComputing is a new community where library staff meet for technical support for computers granted by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. 

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