Child Internet Safety Program Basics
A basic library Child Internet Safety Program might include:
- Informing the public about good Internet safety practices by providing posters, book marks, and flyers with Internet Safety guidance.
- Connecting kids and parents/caregivers with good Internet safety practices by providing links to positive Internet safety messages from the library's website.
- Placing Netsmartz or similar training software on library public access computers and encouraging kids to use it.
- Providing periodic Internet safety workshops by local law enforcement or other informed individuals for parents, caregivers, children, and teens.
- Training staff to inform the public about Internet safety and assist kids with the Netsmartz software.
- Partnering with schools, law enforcement, and the business community to promote Internet Safety, including asking partners to financially support awareness materials, programs, and special events.
