It is difficult to overestimate the important role the Internet plays in public libraries. Patrons can use the Internet to find information, access services, and maintain social media connections, while library staff can use the Internet to access information resources, compile and maintain library statistics, stay networked with other libraries, and archive files on the "cloud". ". The Government of Alberta is working to make high-speed Internet available in all public libraries in the province; in 2009, they had almost reached their goal (only 15 of Alberta's 310 municipal public libraries were unable to obtain access to high-speed Internet due to problems with their infrastructure) (Alberta Municipal Affairs, 2009). This demonstrates that the Internet and public libraries are becoming intrinsically linked and shows the need for library staff to be aware of how he and his users may and may not use the Internet. Faced with the rapidly evolving nature of technology, laws regarding the Internet must be updated frequently. Unfortunately, this can make it difficult for library staff and users to stay informed about the legislation it influences directly affect Internet use in public libraries. Laws that affect Internet use in public libraries do more than simply influence libraries' public Internet use policies; they also impact interlibrary loans, user and staff privacy, and even policies regarding staff Internet use. With this in mind, it is very beneficial for libraries to have access to an accurate and up-to-date overview of the laws that affect how staff and patrons use the Internet. When library staff have information about government legislation in an easily accessible format... center of paper... Summary of Bill C-11: An Act to amend the Copyright Law. Retrieved November 20, 2013, from the Parliament of Canada: http://www.parl.gc.ca/About/Parliament/LegislativeSummaries/bills_ls.asp?ls=c11&Parl=41&Ses=1Service Alberta. (2006). FOIP: a guide. Retrieved November 10, 2013, from Service Alberta: http://www.servicealberta.ca/foip/documents/FOIPGuide.pdfStrickland, J. (2008). How cloud storage works. Retrieved December 10, 2013, from How Stuff Works: http://www.howstuffworks.com/cloud-computing/cloud-storage.htm Valiquet, D. (2011). Legislative summary of Bill C-22: An Act respecting mandatory reporting of child pornography on the Internet by persons providing an Internet service. Retrieved November 5, 2013, from the Parliament of Canada: http://www.parl.gc.ca/About/Parliament/LegislativeSummaries/bills_ls.asp?Language=E&ls=c22&Parl=40&Ses=3&source=library_prb