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Louisville Public Library <br />Children's Services Division Policy <br />Confidentiality of Library Records <br />State law mandates that libraries cannot reveal information concerning a patron's record or <br />use to anyone except the owner of the Library card. This means that a parent, guardian, or <br />caregiver cannot access information about a child's records unless the child is physically present <br />or the parent/guardian/caregiver physically has the child's Library card. The owner of a Library <br />card may designate another person to pick up items they have placed on hold. A parent can also <br />name an alternative person to pick up holds if he or she does so in the presence of the child. <br />Keeping Children Safe <br />The Children's Services Division is committed to serving children, however, staff members <br />cannot supervise children while carrying out work responsibilities. Parents and caregivers are <br />reminded that the Library is a public building and common safety practices should be followed. <br />In order to provide for the general welfare of children and the benefit of all people using the <br />Library, children under the age of nine must be accompanied by a responsible supervising adult <br />at all times. <br />Parents should consider their older children's ability to be responsible when left unattended in <br />the Library. Parents are responsible for the behavior of their children while using the Library. <br />Children nine and older using the Library for reading or research should not be left for long <br />periods of time. These children should know where to reach a responsible adult and have the <br />means and knowledge to use a telephone. <br />If a child is unattended at closing, staff will attempt to contact his or her parents by telephone. If <br />the parents are unable to be reached within 20 minutes, staff will contact the Louisville Police <br />Department. Two staff members will wait with the child until an officer arrives. <br />Class or Group Visits <br />Class visits with teachers and/or supervising adults are welcome. Please arrange in advance <br />using the form that follows. <br />Children's Services Division Policy Page 2 of 2 <br />