The Castleton Public Library will adhere to the New York State Confidentiality Law. Under state law, library records which contain names or other personally identifying details regarding the users of public libraries ( including but not limited to records related to the circulation of library materials, database searches, computer use, interlibrary loan transactions, reference queries, requests for photocopies of library materials, title reserve requests, or the use of audio-visual materials), shall be confidential unless permission of the user is given or a subpoena or court order is issued. All library staff are expected to follow policy and uphold the law. The Library Director or his/her designee is the sole representative to authorize requests for confidential information protected by law. Library staff is required to direct any requests for such information the Director. The Director will then consult with legal counsel and/or the Board of Directors before releasing any information protected by law.
Adopted: March 21, 2011
Adopted: March 21, 2011
