Examples

Tempe Public LibraryAccording to the Tempe Public Library Confidentiality Policy, they follow the Arizona Law (ARS-41-1354) it states:"Tempe Library does not disclose any record or information that identifies a user of library services as requesting or obtaining specific materials or services or as otherwise using the library"

• To obtain to a library card under the age of 16, the teen must have a parent or guardian present to obtain a library card.
• Teens between the ages of 16-18 can obtain library card with a valid picture ID and also piece of mail addressed to them. In addition to this a postcard goes to the parents informing them that their child has received a library card. All financial responsibility is on the parents until the child turns 18.

Pima County Library

The Pima County has a Confidentiality Statement that is available on line. This statement defines their policy:

"Library circulation records are kept to protect public property. Such records are not used directly or indirectly to identify the kinds of materials used by individual library customers”

Apache Junction Library

In the Apache Junction Library policy manual it states that for the Young Adult patrons of the library: “The responsibility for the reading of young adults rests with their parents or legal guardians. Materials in the adult collection and in reference will be open to all patrons. The adult collection will not be restricted by the possibility that young adults may obtain materials their parents consider inappropriate"(pg 9).

The library also uses filters to help protect against access to visual depictions outlawed by the Childrens' Internet Protection Act, PL 106-554. CIPA (pg 27).

Phoenix Public Library

Internet Filtering:

The library has 2 sets of filtering components on their computers.

• 1^st filter: Block websites that are pornographic
• 2^nd filter: In addition to pornographic sites, also blocks sites that are violent and have adult subjects

All computers in the teen and children section have the two filters installed.

Confidentiality at the Phoenix Public Library:

• All teens between 12-18 can receive their own library card. This card is not connected to a parent or guardian account.
• There is no co-sign needed for a teen to get their own card. The teen needs a valid student ID from the school they attend.
• Any overdue notices can be sent via email, phone or mail. These notices do include the titles of the books.

Arizona Public Schools Libraries

As explained in the regulation portion of this website, public school libraries receive money from the state government, therefore, the library must follow the Arizona Law.

- Confidentiality of Records (A.R.S. 41-1354 ).

Arizona Private School Libraries

Bourgade Catholic High School is a privately run school library. Angela Moore is a librarian at Bourgade. According to Angela, most of the rules the library follows is according to the Catholic Diocese. The library collection is determined by the dioceses as is the level of internet filtering on the computers. This information can not be accessed by the general public. The question of confidentiality was brought up with Angela and she did say that she did tell the parents what their student checked out if they asked.

Internet Public Library (IPL)

A great resource for teens on the internet is the IPL. This answers many questions of why a teen would go to the library, what a virtual or physical library offers, and how outreach to teens will improve their interactions.