The document discusses internet safety tips for youth, including respecting other users, using appropriate language, respecting privacy, being wary of sharing personal information online, and following family rules for internet use. It provides three "golden rules of netiquette": respect all users, use appropriate language, and respect others' privacy. Youth are advised to get parent permission before sharing photos or meeting online friends in person and to tell a parent if anything makes them uncomfortable online.

1. Internet Safety: How to be Smart Online Presented by Renee Grassi, Youth Services Librarian Deerfield Public Library

2. What Do We Do Online? Email Instant Message (IM) Chatting Blogs Computer Games Research

3. The Internet is a Public Place

4. 3 Golden Rules of “Netiquette” RESPECT ALL USERS people waiting to use the computer you are using people who receives your email people you share a computer with people you contact using instant messaging

5. 3 Golden Rules of “Netiquette” 2. USE APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE In Any email In Chat rooms When Using Instant Messaging programs *Don’t say anything online that you wouldn’t say in person*

6. 3 Golden Rules of “Netiquette” 3. RESPECT THE PRIVACY OF OTHER USERS Don't read some else's mail Be aware of other internet users (family, friends and younger brothers and sisters) Don’t interfere when they are at a safe website or doing homework

7. Think B4U Click If you come across something that makes you feel uncomfortable, tell your parents or an adult immediately

8. Think B4U Click People on the Internet may not be who they seem

9. Think B4U Click Always get to know your online friends just as you would get to know all of your friends

10. Safety Tips Never post or send your picture without first asking a parent Never arrange a face-to-face meeting Never give out personal information Name Address School name Telephone number

11. When using Email & IM… Change your password to your login often— and keep it in a safe place Keep your password information safe & don’t share it with anyone Keep personal information personal

12. When using Email & IM… Don’t open any attachments that you don’t know Don’t reply to spam or offensive e-mail Spammers’ favorite trick: “Remember me?” Delete all e-mails from people you don’t know Log off when you are done

13. But most importantly… FOLLOW THE RULES OF YOUR FAMILY WHEN YOU ARE CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET!

14. For more information, contact Renee Grassi Youth Services Librarian Deerfield Public Library [email_address] www.deerfieldlibrary.org