Privacy

Privacy and Confidentiality of Library Records Policy

Confidentiality as a guiding principle

University of Texas Libraries policy is that its circulation records and other records linking a library user with specific materials or services are confidential in nature. According to the Texas Public Information Act (as amended 1999) and in accord with established principles guiding the provision of library services, staff members may not release the names of borrowers who are using or who have used library materials or services.