'Libraries uphold privacy - 07/06/04

Libraries in Michigan are facing this: Libraries uphold privacy - 07/06/04: "Librarians across the state are crying foul over a widespread request for library cardholder information, and some argue the query amounts to an attack on privacy rights.
Law student Caleb Marker, a clerk at the firm of Flory & Associates in Okemos, has demanded libraries hand over patron names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses from at least 85 Michigan libraries.
Marker's request is made under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, which allows the public access to documents created or held by a public body. Library directory information, however, is considered private and is exempted from disclosure by the state's library privacy laws.
None of the libraries have turned over the information, Marker said, though some have asked for a 10-day extension to respond. Marker said he is considering challenging the state library privacy laws in court.
Librarians promise a long and bitter fight."

But smart libraries in Oklahoma, like Stillwater Public Library, have policies already in place to protect patrons.

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(Thanks to Suanne for the link!)