Policy Statement: The library shall respect the confidentially of its patrons and their records of membership.

Guidelines and Procedures:

1. The patron records of the library are confidential.
2. The library manager will present all requests for access to the library patron records to the FOIP head with any comments or recommendations.
3. Patrons must be advised of the purpose of which personal information is collected, at the time of registration for membership, either on the registration form or as posted at the registration desk: The information you give is “used to provide you with library services at participating member libraries of Northern Lights Library System (NLLS) and The Regional Automation Consortium. It may be shared with these libraries to verify membership and to collect fines or debts owing, to provide information about library services and for statistical purposes. It is collected under authority of Section 32(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and it is protected under this act. If you have any questions on disclosure or use of this information, please ask the library manager.
4. The file containing completed application forms shall be held in a locked cabinet when the library is closed.