[CASL-L] CASL-L Digest, Vol 10, Issue 418

Allison Gale agale at er9.org
Fri Dec 6 08:22:25 PST 2024


Thank you all for your responses. I sent my principal the following
resources regarding ALA and minors/privacy.
I did call Follett just to see if this is even an option and they said it
wasn't.
My response was "Excellent, that's the answer I was hoping for!" 🤪

Students & Minors | ALA <https://www.ala.org/advocacy/privacy/students>

Library Privacy Checklist for Students in K-12 Schools | ALA
<https://www.ala.org/advocacy/privacy/checklists/students>

Library Privacy Guidelines for Students in K-12 Schools | ALA
<https://www.ala.org/advocacy/privacy/guidelines/students>


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>    1. Re: Book Checkout Parent Alert (Cathy Andronik)
>    2. Re: Book Checkout Parent Alert (Lauren Yansick)
>    3. Re: [EXTERNAL]  Book Checkout Parent Alert (Rocca, Jen)
>    4. Re: [EXTERNAL] Re:  Book Checkout Parent Alert (Pia Ledina)
>    5. Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Book Checkout Parent Alert (Catherine Ryan)
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> From: Cathy Andronik <cathyandronik at yahoo.com>
> To: "casl-l at mylist.net" <casl-l at mylist.net>, Allison Gale <agale at er9.org>
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2024 13:33:19 +0000 (UTC)
> Subject: Re: [CASL-L] Book Checkout Parent Alert
> Isn't this an ALA privacy issue?
>
> Cathy Andronik
> Brien McMahon HS (retired)
>
> On Friday 6 December 2024 at 08:27:51 am GMT-5, Allison Gale via CASL-L <
> casl-l at mylist.net> wrote:
>
>
> I realize this is a slippery slope, but my principal is wondering if
> parents can be automatically notified when a student checks out a book- in
> an effort for transparency- so they know what their student is reading.
> Does anyone have this or something similar set up/ have experience with
> this?
> My suggestion was to encourage parents to have a conversation with their
> students and they can ask to see their checkout history when the student is
> logged in.
>
>
> --
> Mrs. Allison Gale
> Library Media Specialist
> Helen Keller Middle School Media Center
> Instagram: @hkmsmediacenter
>
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Lauren Yansick <yansickl at shermanschool.com>
> To: Cathy Andronik <cathyandronik at yahoo.com>
> Cc: "casl-l at mylist.net" <casl-l at mylist.net>, Allison Gale <agale at er9.org>
> Bcc:
> Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2024 08:43:37 -0500
> Subject: Re: [CASL-L] Book Checkout Parent Alert
> I too agree that this would be considered a breach of the ALA's policy on
> intellectual freedom. It's definitely slippery when it comes to minors and
> their parents wanting to know what their child is reading. I would stand
> your ground with your principal and continue to encourage parents to have
> an open conversation with their child about what books they are reading.
>
> https://www.ala.org/advocacy/privacy
>
> --
> *Lauren Yansick*
> *Library Media Specialist*
> *The Sherman School*
> "Google can bring you back 100,000 answers. A librarian can bring you back
> the right one." - Neil Gaiman
>
>
>
> On Fri, Dec 6, 2024 at 8:33 AM Cathy Andronik via CASL-L <
> casl-l at mylist.net> wrote:
>
>> Isn't this an ALA privacy issue?
>>
>> Cathy Andronik
>> Brien McMahon HS (retired)
>>
>> On Friday 6 December 2024 at 08:27:51 am GMT-5, Allison Gale via CASL-L <
>> casl-l at mylist.net> wrote:
>>
>>
>> I realize this is a slippery slope, but my principal is wondering if
>> parents can be automatically notified when a student checks out a book- in
>> an effort for transparency- so they know what their student is reading.
>> Does anyone have this or something similar set up/ have experience with
>> this?
>> My suggestion was to encourage parents to have a conversation with their
>> students and they can ask to see their checkout history when the student is
>> logged in.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Mrs. Allison Gale
>> Library Media Specialist
>> Helen Keller Middle School Media Center
>> Instagram: @hkmsmediacenter
>>
>>
>> *Note:*
>> *This communication is confidential and proprietary to
>> Easton/Redding/Region 9 and its affiliates and is intended solely for the
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: "Rocca, Jen" <Roccaj at brookfieldps.org>
> To: Allison Gale <agale at er9.org>
> Cc: casl-l at mylist.net
> Bcc:
> Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2024 09:01:15 -0500
> Subject: Re: [CASL-L] [EXTERNAL]  Book Checkout Parent Alert
> I agree that this is a privacy violation. If you are using Follett then
> the parent can sit down with the student and have the student log in to
> Follett and see what their kid has checked out and discuss it with them.
>
> We use "log in with Google" so that makes this task very easy. I'd opt for
> that option over any kind of regular notification.
>
> On Fri, Dec 6, 2024 at 8:28 AM Allison Gale via CASL-L <casl-l at mylist.net>
> wrote:
>
>> I realize this is a slippery slope, but my principal is wondering if
>> parents can be automatically notified when a student checks out a book- in
>> an effort for transparency- so they know what their student is reading.
>> Does anyone have this or something similar set up/ have experience with
>> this?
>> My suggestion was to encourage parents to have a conversation with their
>> students and they can ask to see their checkout history when the student is
>> logged in.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Mrs. Allison Gale
>> Library Media Specialist
>> Helen Keller Middle School Media Center
>> Instagram: @hkmsmediacenter
>>
>>
>> *Note:*
>> *This communication is confidential and proprietary to
>> Easton/Redding/Region 9 and its affiliates and is intended solely for the
>> named addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you should not
>> copy, disclose or take any action in reliance on this communication. If you
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>
> --
>
> Jennifer Rocca (she/her)
> BHS Teacher Librarian
> 203-775-7725 x-4015
>
> "We are a learning community committed to fostering intellect, respect,
> and integrity."
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Pia Ledina <pia_ledina at greenwich.k12.ct.us>
> To: Lauren Yansick <yansickl at shermanschool.com>
> Cc: Cathy Andronik <cathyandronik at yahoo.com>, "casl-l at mylist.net" <
> casl-l at mylist.net>, Allison Gale <agale at er9.org>
> Bcc:
> Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2024 10:31:21 -0500
> Subject: Re: [CASL-L] [EXTERNAL] Re:  Book Checkout Parent Alert
> I agree with Cathy and Lauren...  a child's reading history cannot be
> released to anyone without that child's express permission... please don't
> let your principal preemptively violate the rights of a reader!  I'm happy
> to help you find backup if you need it, and would strongly recommend that
> the parents simply have conversations with their kiddo.
>
> https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill
> https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill/interpretations
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Fri, Dec 6, 2024 at 8:43 AM Lauren Yansick <yansickl at shermanschool.com>
> wrote:
>
>> I too agree that this would be considered a breach of the ALA's policy on
>> intellectual freedom. It's definitely slippery when it comes to minors and
>> their parents wanting to know what their child is reading. I would stand
>> your ground with your principal and continue to encourage parents to have
>> an open conversation with their child about what books they are reading.
>>
>> https://www.ala.org/advocacy/privacy
>>
>> --
>> *Lauren Yansick*
>> *Library Media Specialist*
>> *The Sherman School*
>> "Google can bring you back 100,000 answers. A librarian can bring you
>> back the right one." - Neil Gaiman
>>
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Dec 6, 2024 at 8:33 AM Cathy Andronik via CASL-L <
>> casl-l at mylist.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Isn't this an ALA privacy issue?
>>>
>>> Cathy Andronik
>>> Brien McMahon HS (retired)
>>>
>>> On Friday 6 December 2024 at 08:27:51 am GMT-5, Allison Gale via CASL-L <
>>> casl-l at mylist.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> I realize this is a slippery slope, but my principal is wondering if
>>> parents can be automatically notified when a student checks out a book- in
>>> an effort for transparency- so they know what their student is reading.
>>> Does anyone have this or something similar set up/ have experience with
>>> this?
>>> My suggestion was to encourage parents to have a conversation with their
>>> students and they can ask to see their checkout history when the student is
>>> logged in.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Mrs. Allison Gale
>>> Library Media Specialist
>>> Helen Keller Middle School Media Center
>>> Instagram: @hkmsmediacenter
>>>
>>>
>>> *Note:*
>>> *This communication is confidential and proprietary to
>>> Easton/Redding/Region 9 and its affiliates and is intended solely for the
>>> named addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you should not
>>> copy, disclose or take any action in reliance on this communication. If you
>>> have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Catherine Ryan <cryan at suffield.org>
> To: Pia Ledina <pia_ledina at greenwich.k12.ct.us>
> Cc: Lauren Yansick <yansickl at shermanschool.com>, Cathy Andronik <
> cathyandronik at yahoo.com>, "casl-l at mylist.net" <casl-l at mylist.net>,
> Allison Gale <agale at er9.org>
> Bcc:
> Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2024 11:13:35 -0500
> Subject: Re: [CASL-L] [EXTERNAL] Re: Book Checkout Parent Alert
> Agree... we also encourage/ask that parents speak with their child.
>
> On Fri, Dec 6, 2024 at 10:32 AM Pia Ledina via CASL-L <casl-l at mylist.net>
> wrote:
>
>> I agree with Cathy and Lauren...  a child's reading history cannot be
>> released to anyone without that child's express permission... please don't
>> let your principal preemptively violate the rights of a reader!  I'm happy
>> to help you find backup if you need it, and would strongly recommend that
>> the parents simply have conversations with their kiddo.
>>
>> https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill
>> https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill/interpretations
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Dec 6, 2024 at 8:43 AM Lauren Yansick <yansickl at shermanschool.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I too agree that this would be considered a breach of the ALA's policy
>>> on intellectual freedom. It's definitely slippery when it comes to minors
>>> and their parents wanting to know what their child is reading. I would
>>> stand your ground with your principal and continue to encourage parents to
>>> have an open conversation with their child about what books they are
>>> reading.
>>>
>>> https://www.ala.org/advocacy/privacy
>>>
>>> --
>>> *Lauren Yansick*
>>> *Library Media Specialist*
>>> *The Sherman School*
>>> "Google can bring you back 100,000 answers. A librarian can bring you
>>> back the right one." - Neil Gaiman
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Fri, Dec 6, 2024 at 8:33 AM Cathy Andronik via CASL-L <
>>> casl-l at mylist.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Isn't this an ALA privacy issue?
>>>>
>>>> Cathy Andronik
>>>> Brien McMahon HS (retired)
>>>>
>>>> On Friday 6 December 2024 at 08:27:51 am GMT-5, Allison Gale via CASL-L
>>>> <casl-l at mylist.net> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I realize this is a slippery slope, but my principal is wondering if
>>>> parents can be automatically notified when a student checks out a book- in
>>>> an effort for transparency- so they know what their student is reading.
>>>> Does anyone have this or something similar set up/ have experience with
>>>> this?
>>>> My suggestion was to encourage parents to have a conversation with
>>>> their students and they can ask to see their checkout history when the
>>>> student is logged in.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Mrs. Allison Gale
>>>> Library Media Specialist
>>>> Helen Keller Middle School Media Center
>>>> Instagram: @hkmsmediacenter
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> *Note:*
>>>> *This communication is confidential and proprietary to
>>>> Easton/Redding/Region 9 and its affiliates and is intended solely for the
>>>> named addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you should not
>>>> copy, disclose or take any action in reliance on this communication. If you
>>>> have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by
>>>> reply e-mail and delete the message and any attached documents.*
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> --
> Cathy Ryan 🙂
> Library Media Specialist
> Suffield Middle School
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Mrs. Allison Gale
Library Media Specialist
Helen Keller Middle School Media Center
Instagram: @hkmsmediacenter

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