Basic Rights – General |
Last Revised: October 21, 2024 |
Glen Ellyn Public Library upholds the individual’s right of access to the reading, viewing, and listening materials of their choice, the freedom to read, view, or listen to these materials and the freedom to enjoy these basic rights in the absence of external pressure or oversight by those who would obstruct free choice.
In fulfillment of its obligation to safeguard these rights, Glen Ellyn Public Library subscribes to the following American Library Association statements:
Confidentiality of Cardholder Records |
Last Revised: October 21, 2024 |
Glen Ellyn Public Library follows State law regarding public access to its registration and circulation records. (75 ILCS 70/1 Library Records Confidentiality Act, Registration and Circulation Records – Statistical Reports).
Cardholder information will not be disclosed to anyone except by court order or to a law enforcement officer if there is imminent danger of physical harm. The library will seek legal advice before any confidential information is released.
Any requests or problems relating to the privacy of records which are not provided for above are to be referred to the Library Director and if the Library Director deems necessary, to the library Board, the American Library Association, the Illinois Secretary of State, and the Attorney General.
The library may provide guidelines to help staff comply with the Illinois Library Records Confidentiality Act.
Identity Protection |
Last Revised: October 21, 2024 |
The policy with Regard to the Collection, Use, Disclosure and Protection of Individuals’ Social Security Numbers is intended to comply with Public Act 96-0874 of the State of Illinois, cited as the Identity Protection Act (“Act”).
This policy does not supersede any more restrictive law, rule, or regulation regarding the collection, use, or disclosure of social security numbers.
Public Records |
Last Revised: October 21, 2024 |
It is the intent of the Board of Trustees of Glen Ellyn Public Library to comply with the requirements and provisions of the Freedom of Information Act of the State of Illinois. In order to implement this law, it is necessary for the library to maintain and provide appropriate accessibility to library records covered by the law.
It will be the responsibility of the Library Director to provide for the proper administration of this policy and to develop and implement standardized procedures relating to public library records.
Search Warrants |
Last Revised: October 21, 2024 |
Glen Ellyn Public Library will cooperate with Law Enforcement Officials to allow access to items within the scope of the Search Warrant while at the same time seeking to protect the rights of patrons in accordance with the Illinois Library Records Confidentiality Act (75 ILCS 70/1-2)
The Library Director will handle all requests to search library records pursuant to a Search Warrant. In the absence of the Library Director, the individuals holding the following staff positions will respond to the Search Warrant:
The DLO will request identification form the Law Enforcement Officials and record their names, badge numbers and agencies.
The DLO will review the Search Warrant when served and will contact library legal counsel for consultation concerning the scope of the Warrant and compliance procedures.
Library Legal Counsel Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins (312) 984-6400
The DLO will ask the Law Enforcement Officials to wait until the library Legal Counsel is present before beginning the search.
The DLO will cooperate with Law Enforcement Officials to help identify the records/evidence falling within the scope of the Search Warrant.
The DLO will not permit access to records beyond the scope of the Search Warrant, i.e. records not specifically identified in the Search Warrant.
The DLO will record all records or evidence viewed, copied, or removed from the library pursuant to the search. The searching Officer will be asked to sign a statement verifying this record. Refusal by the searching Officer to verify their actions, in writing, will be noted.
No person will disclose the receipt of the Search Warrant or the search to anyone except the Library Director and/or library Legal Counsel.
To assist the Law Enforcement Officials a copy of this Search Warrant Policy will be provided promptly to the Officials upon their arrival at the library.
Social Media Comment |
Last Revised: October 21, 2024 |
The library’s presence on social media platforms helps disseminate information about and facilitates discussion of library programs and services and relevant community events.
As a result, the library’s social media accounts are a limited public forum. The library will review all comments and posts for appropriate content. Any comments or posts containing the following are considered in violation of the library Code of Conduct and will be removed by library staff:
By posting content on any library social media site, you agree to abide by the above rules.
