The Dover Public Library specifically recognizes that its library records (as defined below) and patron information are confidential in nature. Such records will be made available in the following situations:
- Parents, guardians, and custodians will have access to their minor children’s records.
- In accordance with a subpoena, search warrant, or other court order, or to a law enforcement officer who is investigating a matter involving public safety in exigent circumstances.
- With the consent of the individual who is the subject of the record or information.
- For library administration purposes.
Library records are defined in this policy as a record in any form that is maintained by a library and that contains any of the following types of information:
- Information the library requires an individual to provide in order to be eligible to use library services or borrow materials.
- Information that identifies an individual as having requested or obtained specific materials or materials on a particular subject.
- Information that is provided by an individual to assist a library staff member to answer a specific question or provide information on a particular subject.
“Library record” does not include information that does not identify any individual and that is retained for the purpose of studying or evaluating the use of a library and its materials and services.
Adopted by the Dover Public Library
Board of Trustees
September 16, 2010
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