New Jersey Library Confidentiality Statute,
L. 1985 c. 172
N.J.S.A. 18A:73-43.1 et seq.
1. For the purposes of this act:
a. “Library” means
a library maintained by any State or local governmental agency,
school, college, or industrial, commercial or other special group,
association or agency, whether public or private.
b. “Library record”
means any document or record, however maintained, the primary
purpose of which is to provide for control of the circulation or
other public use of library materials.
2. Library records
which contain the names or other personally identifying details
regarding the users of libraries are confidential and shall not be
disclosed except in the following circumstances:
a. The
records are necessary for the proper operation of the library;
b.
Disclosure is requested by the user; or
c. Disclosure is
required pursuant to a subpoena issued by a court or court order.
3. The State
Librarian shall adopt pursuant to section 18 of P.L. 1969, c. 158
(C. 18A:73-33) and the “Administrative Procedure Act,” P.L. 1968, c.
410 (C. 52:14B-1) et seq.) rules and regulations necessary to
effectuate the purposes of this act.
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