The Internet Manifesto

Reading Assignment #6 (August 15, 2009)



Source:

The IFLA Internet Manifesto.2006. accessed August 13, 2009 from http://archive.ifla.org/lll/misc/im-e.htm


Abstract:


The IFLA Internet MAnifesto sets principles for libraries and information services particularly on the access to information; to unhindered access to the Internet with a goal to make information available to all. It clearly states that every human has the right to exercise information freedom, to have equality access to information and especially the right to use and the right to the access the Internet. According to this Manifesto, libraries and information services will serve as a channel to make these resources available, a venue for learning and educating users as well.


Lesson learned:

Lifting from the text:
1. Free access to the Internet. Access to the Internet in libraries and information services should be without charge.
2. Librarians should teach the users for responsible use of the Internet. Should provide the information and resources for library users to learn to use the Internet and electronic information efficiently and effectively.
3. Libraries and information services should proactively promote and facilitate responsible access to quality networked information for all users, including children and people.



Reflections


To able to exercise our right to seek and retrieve information from the Internet, the government or policy makers should developed policies that make access to the Internet inexpensive. Business interest should not dominate or control the Internet. Libraries and information services should keep in mind that in formulating policies in the use of the Internet users interests always comes first.