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a. Receive a presentation on implementing internet content filtering on Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) computers to comply with the requirements of the federal Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA).
b. Direct MCFL to take the necessary steps for implementation of internet content filtering and complying with CIPA by April 2017.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive a presentation on implementing internet content filtering on Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) computers to comply with the requirements of the federal Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)
b. Direct MCFL to take the necessary steps for implementation of internet content filtering and complying with CIPA by April 2017
SUMMARY:
The Mission of MCFL is to bring ideas, inspiration, information and enjoyment to our community. MCFL is a network of libraries serving the diverse communities of Monterey County, with the vision of offering opportunities for all to achieve their potential and pursue happiness. Communities served cover coastal Monterey County and the Salinas Valley, from Pajaro and Aromas, to Big Sur and Bradley and Parkfield. Demand for library services in Monterey County remains high because of the lack of alternate resources in many of the communities MCFL serves.
MCFL is primarily financed through its own share of property tax. The majority of MCFL's budget funds staff salaries, both for permanent and temporary staff, and maintains its multiple locations, some of which are County-owned and some of which are leased. A small portion of the MCFL budget is used for the purchase of library materials, including books and magazines, DVDs and audio materials, databases and online subscriptions, and other library materials. A portion of the budget is also set aside for ongoing and increasing technology needs and maintenance.
The gap between the community needs and available funding continues to widen, and MCFL is constantly looki...
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