Abstract
ABSTRACT Academic libraries are often caught between wanting to make information as freely available as possible and not wanting to become an Internet service provider for the general public, especially for that segment of the public that may wish to view questionable materials or use e-mail for questionable purposes. Some of the ethical and legal implications of this problem are discussed. Libraries may wish to consider their obligations to the general public, issues of free speech and censorship, technical aspects of limiting or restricting use, possible claims of sexual harassment by staff or users, use of computers for illegal purposes (such as child pornography), and the importance of priority use of terminals by the primary academic population.
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