Library Policy on the Privacy
of Library Records
USA PATRIOT Act
USA PATRIOT Act (Uniting
and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept
and Obstruct Terrorism)
1. St. Catherine University Libraries observe state and federal laws
(including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) regarding the
disclosure of personal information in library records.
2. Confidential records include but are not limited to circulation records,
registration records, reference requests, reference and internet searches,
and interlibrary loan requests.
3. The USA PATRIOT Act expands the scope of inquiries by law enforcement
into library records, but student, faculty, and staff rights to privacy
and confidentiality remain unchanged.
4. In the event of a request for information about a faculty, student
or staff record from a federal, state, or local enforcement agency, staff
should contact the Library Director. The director will request legal advice
from the college administration. No action should be taken without the
Director's authorization.
Policy approved October 2, 2002
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