Vermont § 172 - Library record confidentiality; exemptions
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 172 — Library record confidentiality; exemptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 172. Library record confidentiality; exemptions
- (a) A library’s patron registration records and patron transaction records shall remain
confidential. (b) Unless authorized by other provisions of law, the library’s officers, employees, and
volunteers shall not disclose the records except: (1) with the written permission of the library patron to whom the records pertain; (2) to officers, employees, volunteers, and agents of the library to the extent necessary
for library administration purposes; (3) in response to an authorized judicial order or warrant directing disclosure; (4) to custodial parents or guardians of patrons under 12 years of age; or (5) to the custodial parents or guardians of a student, in accordance with the federal
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, by the library at the school the student
attends. (c) Statistical records pertaining to the patronage, circulation activities, and use of
any service or consultation the library provides, provided that they do not contain
the names of patrons or any other personally identifying information, shall be exempt
from the provisions of this chapter. (Added 2007, No. 129 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2023, No. 85 (Adj. Sess.), § 244, eff. July 1, 2024; 2023, No. 150 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. July 1, 2024.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 172
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 172 cover?
Section 172 ("Library record confidentiality; exemptions") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 172?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 172 apply to my situation?
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