Confidentiality Policies

1.	Pursuant to the Code of Alabama, 1975, Section 41-8-9 & 41-8-10, the circulation and registration records of the Library are not available to the public. However, individuals may inspect their own circulation and registration records and those pertaining to their minor children.
2.	Those agencies identified in the Code of Alabama, 1975, Section 41-8-10, may have access upon demonstrated need and approval by the Library Director.
3.	Persons, firms, corporations, or agencies other than those mentioned in paragraphs 1 and 2 hereinabove, shall have access only by obtaining an appropriate order or subpoena from a court of competent jurisdiction, as may be authorized by law.
4.	Upon receipt of a court order or subpoena, the Library Director shall consult with the City's attorney or designated legal counsel to determine if the court order or subpoena complies with applicable law. If the order or subpoena is not appropriate or does not comply, then relief through a protective order may be sought. Further, such counsel for the Library and the Library Director shall have discretion to seek judicial relief if they deem it appropriate to do so.
5.	Any matters relating to release or publication of the circulation and/or registration records not provided hereinabove are to be referred to the Library Director. The Director shall be empowered to decide any issue arising from such matters.
6.	Should any portion of this policy conflict with existing State Law (Code of Alabama, 1975, Section 41-8-9 & 41-8-10) then State Law will have precedence.