Reserves and Data Privacy

Reserves and Data Privacy

MN Statute Chpt. 13:40
Subd. 2(b) Private Data: library borrowers
"A library may release reserved materials to a family member or other person who resides with a library patron and who is picking up the materials on behalf of the patron. A patron may request that reserved materials be released only to the patron."

Duluth Public Library Policy:
The person picking up reserved materials on behalf of another patron must present ID showing that they reside at the same address AND must have:

the patron's library card OR
their own library card

If parents share custody of a minor child, we will place both parents' names and addresses in the registration file and allow either parent to pick up reserved materials.

Other Procedures/Safety Measures:

When we leave a message on an answering machine or voice mail, we will not specify title information. We will leave a phone number so the patron can call us.
When we mail a reserve postcard, we will place it in a windowed envelope so the title is not visible.
If a patron requests that reserved materials be released only to the patron, we will add a block/notice to the patron's registration file.
When we become aware that a family, friend or caregiver is picking up material on behalf of a homebound library user, we will ask that user to provide written permission for us to give their material to another person.

Approved August 8, 2000
Duluth Public Library Board

Duluth Public Library Circulation Policy

7/2/12
Duluth Public Library, 520 W. Superior St., Duluth, MN 55802