Source: American Libraries, January 2006
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Internet Safety Rules for Parents and Students
1. Keep the computer in an open area.
2. Respect your child’s privacy but become aware of his/her surfing
habits and email buddies.
habits and email buddies.
3. Talk with your child about rules and responsibilities of using the
Internet.
Internet.
4. Use generic user names.
5. Avoid posting personal pictures.
6. Avoid posting personal information.
7. Help your child understand the power of a hateful email message. It
is just like a face-to-face angry or hurtful comment. (Cyber bullying)
is just like a face-to-face angry or hurtful comment. (Cyber bullying)
8. Report threats to local police authorities.
9. Report cyber bullies to your Internet provider.
10. Teach your child not to respond to an online “flame”.
11. Encourage your child to report anything that makes him/her
uncomfortable to an adult.
uncomfortable to an adult.
Source: VirginiaDepartment of Education
Office of Educational Technology
Things We Use in Libraries &
When They Were Invented
- Bookmobile, 1858
- Magazine, 1663
- Stapler, 1914
- Online public access catalog, 1970
- Electronic mail, spam, 1978
Source: American Libraries, January 2006
