Blackfoot Public Library Privacy Procedures
Blackfoot Public Library makes every effort to protect the privacy of library users. The Library adheres to the American Library Association Code of Ethics that states in Article III:
“We protect each library user’s right to privacy and confidentiality with respect to information sought or received and resources consulted, borrowed, acquired or transmitted.”
In keeping with the American Library Association’s Policy of Confidentiality of Library Records and Policy Concerning Confidentiality of Personally Identifiable Information About Library Users and State of Idaho Statute ~ 9-340 A ~ (Exemptions from Disclosure). Blackfoot Public Library staff will not respond to any informal request by a third party for personally identifiable information about any library user, such as:
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reference interviews;
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email requests for information;
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circulation records, interlibrary loan records;
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ANY other personally identifiable uses of library material, facilities or services.
Blackfoot Public Library will collect only the information needed to contact library users, such as:
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mailing address;
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email address;
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phone number.
This information is necessary to ensure the proper notification, lending and return of library materials and the collection of fines. *Please note, these records will be retained for the shortest length of time necessary to facilitate library operations.*
The library does not sell, rent or otherwise distribute information to outside parties except for possible uses related to the recovery of materials. However, library records may be subject to disclosure to law enforcement officials under provisions of the USA PATRIOT ACT and under some circumstances the Director may be forbidden to disclose that certain records have been requested or obtained.
Personally identifiable information may be released to a law enforcement agency ONLY by the Director! Library staff who are approached by a law enforcement officer or agent with any request or court order to examine or obtain the library records of any library user will not answer any questions and will contact the Director immediately! The Director will review the request or search warrant and seek the advice of the City Attorney.
All Other Library Policies:
- Closure Dates for 2024
- Collection Development Policy
- Computer Room Policy
- Customer Service Policy
- Exhibit and Display Agreement
- Exhibit and Display Policy
- Fines and Fees 2024
- Interlibrary Loan Policy
- Internet and Online Access Policy
- Library Expenditure Policy
- Library Materials Lending Policy
- Library Patron Behavior Policy
- Library Permissions Policy
- Library Programs Policy
- LiLI Express Reciprocal Borrowing Policy
- Lost, Damaged, Refund Policy
- Making Payment Account Policy
- Patron Registration Policy
- Permanent Gift Policy
- Petty Cash Account Policy
- Policy Development Policy
- Social Media Policy
- Theft and Willful Mutilation of Materials Policy
- Unattended Child Policy
- Unexpected Closure Policy
- Volunteer Policy
We are committed to respecting and protecting your privacy! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the library director Lisa Harral @ 208-785-8628.