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Confidentiality of Library Records and Patron Files

The Pierce County Library System holds library records confidential in accordance with RCW 42.17.310(1)(I).

Any library record, the primary purpose of which is to maintain control of library materials, or to gain access to information, which discloses or could be used to disclose the identity of a library patron, is confidential in nature and exempt from public inspection and copying. This includes files of patron names, addresses and personal information. Such records and files shall not be made available to any individual, organization, entity, or to any agency of federal, state, or local government until such time as a proper showing of good cause has been made in a court of competent jurisdiction*.

Exceptions may be made in accordance with the Library’s Administrative Procedure.

* Upon receipt of such process, order or subpoena, the library’s officers will consult with their legal counsel to determine if such process, order, or subpoena is in proper form and if there is a showing of good cause for its issuance; if the process, order or subpoena is not in proper form or if good cause has not been shown, they will insist that such defects be cured.

Adopted by the Pierce County Rural Library District Board of Trustees, June 11, 1975. Revised February 14, 1985, August 19, 1992 and May 9, 2005.

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