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)
Designated Library Official (DLO)
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:
- Library Services Director
- Adult Director
- Youth Director
- Materials Processing Manager
- Finance and HR Director
Identify Serving Officer
The DLO will request identification form the Law Enforcement Officials and record their names, badge numbers and agencies.
Review Warrant for Content
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
- Dennis Walsh
- Kenneth Friker
Request the Presence of Library Legal Counsel
The DLO will ask the Law Enforcement Officials to wait until the library Legal Counsel is present before beginning the search.
Cooperate with Officials
The DLO will cooperate with Law Enforcement Officials to help identify the records/evidence falling within the scope of the Search Warrant.
No Access to Other Records
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.
Record Evidence Viewed or Taken
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 Disclosure of Search
No person will disclose the receipt of the Search Warrant or the search to anyone except the Library Director and/or library Legal Counsel.
Provide the Policy
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.