Astoria
Public Library Patron Privacy Policy
Astoria Public Library protects the privacy and
confidentiality of all library users and endorses the Code of Ethics of the
American Library Association: “We protect each library user's right to privacy
and confidentiality with respect to information sought or received and
resources consulted, borrowed, acquired, or transmitted." The library’s
privacy and confidentiality practices are in compliance with applicable
federal, state, and local laws, as well as in accord with professional ethics.
Astoria Public Library is subject to Oregon’s
Public Records Law. As stated in current Oregon
Revised Statutes 192.355(23), the following records are exempt from
disclosure:
The records of a library, including;
(a) Circulation
records, showing use of specific library material by a named person;
(b) The
name of a library patron together with the address or telephone number of the
patron; and
(c) The
electronic mail address of a patron.
The library may gather and retain the following
information about current library users:
·
Information
required to register for a library card including name, address, phone number,
email address, and birthdate
·
Records
of material checked out, fees owed, and payments made
·
Requests
for interlibrary loan and reference services
·
Electronic
access information
·
Registration
for library classes and programs
Disclosure
Records may be disclosed to other parties in
the following instances:
·
To
the legal guardian of a minor
·
Upon
the consent of the person who requested or obtained the materials or services
·
To
a third party working under contract to the library
·
Upon
court order, upon order of the District Attorney, or where otherwise required
by law.
The library takes reasonable steps to ensure
data security, including purging or shredding records no longer needed.
Technology has been installed on the public computers that regularly removes
records such as browsing history.
Library Board Endorsement: October
6, 2020. Reviewed August 5, 2025
Adopted by City Council: October
19, 2020
Biannual review due 2027
