Confidentiality of library records
Because of the New Hampshire State Law stated below, cards used by our borrowers are non-transferable. Similarly, information contained in a patron's record is confidential. For example, we cannot disclose the name of a patron who has a book that you would like to read, even if you think it may be a friend or classmate of yours.
New Hampshire State Law 201-D:11 Library User Records; Confidentiality.
I. Library records which contain the names or other personal identifying information regarding the users of public or other than public libraries shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed except as provided in paragraph II. Such records include, but are not limited to, library, information system, and archival records related to the circulation and use of library materials or services.
II. Records described in paragraph I may be disclosed to the extent necessary for the proper operation of such libraries and shall be disclosed upon request by or consent of the user or pursuant to subpoena, court order, or where otherwise required by statute.
III. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit any library from releasing statistical information and other data regarding the circulation or use of library materials provided, however, that the identity of the users of such library materials shall be considered confidential and shall not be disclosed to the general public except as provided in paragraph II.
