This new legislation provides that library records and patron information are confidential. Under this legislation these records will no longer open to the public. There is a final provision of this legislation that permits, but does not require libraries to release records that document improper use of the Internet so long as any patron information is removed from those records. If the library has the permission of the individual who is the subject of the record. Libraries may want to obtain that permission when the borrower first registers.
Adults can give permission for access to their records to anyone they wish.
This permission is not limited to just family members. This legislation does not require libraries to keep or create any records that they do not already create or maintain. Unless the grandparent meets the definition of guardian or custodian, or the child's parent has given written permission to release those records to the grandparent, the records are not open to the grandparent. Q. One of our minor patron's parents are divorced. Only one of the parents has custody of the child.