American Library Association (ALA) | Privacy: Students & Minors

Library users of all ages have a right to privacy. When students enter a school library, two expectations of privacy should be guaranteed: The right to read and borrow library materials free from scrutiny regardless of age, and the right to seek information and have the subject of academic and personal research remain private.

Includes resources:

• Privacy laws
• General privacy guidance
• ALA guidelines and checklists
• Training

Contributor: Erika Hogan, reviewer / consultant, public library / nonprofit sector.