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Patron Confidentiality Policy

It is a basic right of every individual to read what he or she wishes without fear of censure or legal consequences.  These rights are reaffirmed in the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights and Freedom to Read statement.  All persons also have the right to privacy.  The library will protect each user’s right to privacy with respect to all information required for registration and for information sought or received, and materials consulted, borrowed or acquired.  Such records will not be made available to any individual, organization, or government agency except pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:73 – 43.2.  The law and this policy do not differ because of the age of the library user, or because of the relationship between the library user and the person requesting the information.  Even to law enforcement officials, disclosure will not be made unless a subpoena is issued or the other requirements are met.  Staff should feel free to refer questions to supervisors. 

 N.J.S.A.  18A:73 – 43.2.  Confidentiality of library users’ records 

Library records which contain the names or other personally identifying details regarding the users of libraries are confidential and shall not be disclosed except in the following circumstances:

  1. The records are necessary for the proper operation of the library;
  2. Disclosure is requested by the user; or
  3. Disclosure is required pursuant to a subpoena issued by a court or court order.
  4. L. 1985, c. 172, 2, eff. May 31, 1985.

Revised May 20, 2003

Discover, Collaborate, Connect

Your Library is the place to be!

We love seeing so many people in our thriving New Providence community using the Library. Our numbers have never been higher! Whether you come to the library to sit and read, stay and work, attend programs, discuss great books, listen to author talks, meet with special interest groups, borrow materials, or shop in our bookstore, we love seeing you here!

It is clear that our library provides so many things for different groups of people. We appreciate every child, student, teen, adult, and senior who comes through our door and becomes part of our library family. We hope you'll join us!

~ Stacey Maisch, Library Director