[CASL-L] CASL-L Digest, Vol 10, Issue 419

Tess Mawhinney-McCool tess.mawhinney at gmail.com
Fri Dec 6 12:39:39 PST 2024
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I want to offer a quick point of clarification / interest. I share this
information with you as the Connecticut SLMS Law4Librarian Trainer (through
the ALA's Office of Intellectual Freedom). This is not legal advice but
simply information.

In the state of Connecticut, The Connecticut State Statute Chapter 190,
<https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/pub/chap_190.htm#:~:text=(b)%20(1)%20Notwithstanding,75%2D316%2C%20S.>
Sec. 11-25. Reports by libraries. Confidentiality of records clearly states
that patron confidentiality of records does *NOT* apply to school
libraries. As schools we are bound by FERPA, and so students' circulation
history falls under their educational record. Therefore, if a parent wants
to see a students' checkout history, that information must be shared. *BUT*
there is no law that says their circulation history must be stored. In
Follett, for example, you can uncheck that option under access levels. This
is one way to protect student privacy. It's important to keep that in mind.
If you don't want a student's circulation history to be part of their
record, then make sure not to store it. The confidentiality afforded in a
public library is not the same in a public school library. I'd also suggest
checking the school policies because some school policies do state that a
student's library records are private. In this case, it would not be part
of the record even if you keep the circ history.

The ALA has a helpful section on School Libraries and Privacy
<https://www.ala.org/advocacy/privacy/students>. ALA recognizes that unique
role that school librarians have with regard to patrons' rights and
parents' rights. It might be worth sharing with your principal. In
addition, there have been court cases (Counts v. Cedarville
<https://case-law.vlex.com/vid/counts-v-cedarville-school-893073335>) about
requiring permission slips to check out books and/or placing certain
materials behind the circ desk, where the courts ruled in favor of the
students and their right to privacy. Courts have repeatedly affirmed that
students do not lose their First Amendment right when they walk into
school. In Counts the court said that any barrier or burden placed on the
student to check out books is seen as a burden, even if it's a small one,
and therefore it's an infringement to access / unconstitutional. What your
principal is asking for, may indeed be a slippery slope and open up the
district to a lawsuit if you have a savvy student and/or students' parent
who feels that parental notification hinders the students' access to
voluntary information. If having parents notified right away creates a
stigmatizing effect on the student, then it can be seen as an infringement.
The argument that a parent can ask their child what they're reading and/or
ask their child to log in and show them what they're reading is the best
course of action. That leaves the school out of the decision.

As a friendly reminder, I am available to all CT SLMS as a resource to
answer questions, provide training, support you in times of challenges,
etc. Even if I don't have the answer, I have direct access to ALA's OIF,
and the attorneys who trained us to support all of you.

Thank you,
Tess McCool
Suffield High School Library

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> 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)
>>
>>
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> 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
>>
>>
>> *Note:*
>> *This communication is confidential and proprietary to
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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
>>>> reply e-mail and delete the message and any attached documents.*
>>>> _______________________________________________
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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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> Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2024 18:56:25 +0000
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