To ease the minds of concerned parents and serve our customers, Vaughan Public Libraries has created a safe environment where children and young adults can find answers to their questions online. We achieve this by:
Keeping Identities Private
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E-mail Librarian only asks for your child's or teen's e-mail address so that
we can respond to his or her question. We ask for their reading level
to ensure that the information provided is appropriate to their needs.
We ask which library they use so we can direct them to specific books
available at their local branch. Information submitted through E-mail Librarian Form is kept strictly confidential and will never be shared with any third party organization outside Vaughan Public Libraries.
For more information, please review VPL's Privacy Statement.
Utilizing Qualified Library Staff
Only qualified library staff will answer your child's or teen's question or
conduct online programs.
Sticking to the Question
Communication
between your child and library staff will be limited to responses to queries
asked and online programs.
Useful Links
Be Web Aware
This site equips parents with practical information and tools on how to effectively manage internet use in the home and to teach their kids how to be web savvy. Highlights of this site are safety tips by age group (2-17).
Prepared By: Media Awareness Network
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-12
GetNetWise
This site provides internet users to be just "one click away" from the resources they need to ensure that families have safe, constructive, and educational or entertaining online experiences. Topics include, kids' safety, spam, security and privacy issues.
Prepared By: Internet Education Foundation
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-12
Internet 101
This site provides a collection of safe internet surfing tips, technical tips, helpful presentations and resources for kids, parents and educators.
Prepared By: Internet 101
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-12
Media Awareness Network for Parents
This site offers parents advice on how to minimize risks their kids could encounter online. Includes internet checklists for kids, teens and parents.
Prepared By: Media Awareness Network
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-12
Play It Cyber Safe
The goal of this site is "to empower children, parents and teachers to prevent cyber crimes through knowledge of the law, their rights and how to avoid misuse of the internet".
Prepared By: Business Software Alliance
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-12
Safe Kids
A family's guide "to making the internet and technology safe, fun and productive". Includes information on topics such as computer security, chat rooms and spyware. Also features a "Family Contract for Online Safety".
Prepared By: Online Safety Project
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2009-01-12
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