Student Library Circulation Records

Code No.: 506.3
STUDENT LIBRARY CIRCULATION RECORDS
Student library circulation records are designed to be used internally to assist in the orderly administration
of the school district libraries. As a general rule, student library circulation records are considered
confidential records and will not be released without parental consent. Individuals who may access such
records include a student’s parents, the student, authorized licensed employees, authorized government
officials from the U.S. Comptroller General, the Secretary of Education, the Commissioner and Director
of the National Institute of Education, and the Assistant Secretary for Education and State Education
Department. Appropriate authorities in a health or safety emergency may access the student’s library
circulation records without the approval or the notification of the student’s parents. Parents may not
access records, without the student’s permission, of a student who has reached the age of majority or who
is attending a post-secondary educational institution unless the student is considered a dependent for tax
purposes.
It is the teacher-librarian’s responsibility, as the person maintaining the student library circulation records,
to approve requests for access to student library circulation records. Students’ library circulation records
may be accessed during the regular business hours of the school district. If copies of documents are
requested, a fee for such copying may be charged.
It is the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the teacher or teacher-librarian, to
develop administrative regulations regarding this policy.
Approved 8/17/15