New Jersey Library Confidentiality Statute,
N.J.S.A. 18A:73-43.1 to 18A:73-43.3
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 subpena [sic] 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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