Librarian Suspended over Patrons' Web Access

bsw149 writes "The head librarian of the Valparaiso Community Library in Florida was suspended after investigators found that users had viewed adult content on public computers. While the library has a policy against viewing adult material on library computers, the librarian is facing possible dismissal. Is the best enforcement policy to hold librarians personally responsible for the materials patrons' access?"

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Typical Hoosier reaction

[GPLDAN]

Crazy midwestern neo-con bumpkin bible thumpin kneejerk blame the innocent bullshit response.

From TFA:

[gblues]

Is the best enforcement policy to hold librarians personally responsible for the materials patrons' access?

Well, let's see. In her own words, the suspended librarian writes:

We continually enforce our policy by monitoring all computers. Any suspicious use is immediately checked by accessing the history of the patrons' Web use. In addition, the staff monitors the patrons' use by 'walkthroughs' of the computer areas.

It stands to reason that if some kids are getting away with surfing porno at the library, she's not fulfilling her duty, by her own definition.

Getting caught at incompetency is a pretty common way to get fired; I wouldn't expect her to keep her job very long.

Nathan

Re:Simple solution

[fyngyrz]

Who wants to live in a world in which people can see sex, violence or evolution?

You know, sex leads to evolution. That's why the religious want it censored.

Sieg Heil!!! Re:Very Deliberate

[aergern]

Pretty much says it all. Moron.