The North Carolina Public Library Directors Association supports the principle of  free and unrestricted access to information as a foundation of an informed citizenry in a democratic society.  The Association supports the rights of all individuals to determine which resources are appropriate and necessary for themselves. The Association respects the responsibility of all parents to guide their own children's use of the library and its resources and services.

The North Carolina Public Library Directors Association recognizes concerns regarding access to the Internet.  The use of  Internet filters to restrict access has been suggested, but poses many problems for libraries.  Filters block valuable information, this preventing the library from fulfilling one of its most basic missions.  Because of their inherent imperfections, and an environment that changes daily, Internet filters offer parents and caregivers a "false sense of security."  In addition, filters may prove unconstitutional in public institutions, since some of the information they block is constitutionally protected speech.

The North Carolina Public Library Directors Association does not recommend the use of Internet filters in libraries, and emphatically opposes attempts by federal and state governments to set such policy for public libraries.  The Association strongly recommends that each public library develop an Acceptable Use Policy that sets guidelines for appropriate use of the Internet in the library by adults and children.