Rangeview Library District (d.b.a. “Anythink”) serves as a public institution that provides free and equal access to services, resources, and programs for all individuals. Anythink strives to provide welcoming spaces that foster community trust and the ability to safely utilize facilities and resources.
Purpose
Anythink supports and complies with the Colorado Library User Records Privacy Act (C.R.S. § 24-90-119), C.R.S. § 24-74.1-101, et seq., the American Library Association’s Policy on Confidentiality of Library Records, and the Colorado Association of Libraries Statement on Intellectual Freedom with respect to the confidentiality of library records. All library records, including but not limited to library accounts and video footage relating to a customers’ use of the library and its resources are confidential, unless otherwise required to be disclosed under state or federal law.
Law Enforcement Requests for Customer and Staff Information
Anythink will comply with local, state, or federal law enforcement authorities’ request for information and release customer records when authorities provide at least one of the following:
- A subpoena issued by a local or state judge or magistrate.
- An order issued by a local or state judge or magistrate.
- A warrant issued by a local or state judge or magistrate.
Anythink will comply with federal immigration enforcement authorities’ request for information and release customer records when authorities provide at least one of the following:
- A subpoena issued by a federal judge or federal magistrate.
- An order issued by a federal judge or federal magistrate.
- A warrant issued by a federal judge or federal magistrate.
Anythink will also release customer records to local, state, or federal law enforcement authorities when the library obtains:
- The consent of the customer concerned through a valid release of information; or
- The consent of the customer’s parent or legal guardian through a valid release of information.
A customer wishing to consent must complete an information release form.
Anythink will consult with legal counsel before responding to requests for customer or employee information. Approval to share customer or employee information with law enforcement as defined by C.R.S. § 24-90-119 or C.R.S. § 24-74.1-101, et seq. shall be issued in writing by the Executive Director or their designee.
If a local, state or federal law enforcement authority is unable to present any of the above documentation, or there is no valid consent form on file, then the request for information or access will be denied.
Regarding any federal immigration enforcement request, Anythink staff will request and document the first and last name of the person leading the federal immigration enforcement, employer, badge number, and a copy of the subpoena, warrant, or order issued by a federal judge or federal magistrate to allow access.
Anythink has no affirmative duty to collect or retain information about library customers on behalf of law enforcement.
Upon the receipt and verification of such documents, or the receipt of a valid consent form, Anythink will provide such information as is permitted in the warrant, subpoena, or order.
The requested information will be provided to the authorities in the form in which it was requested.
Law Enforcement Accessing Public and Non-Public Areas of Anythink Facilities
As a public library, law enforcement officers are welcome to access the public areas of the library.
Anythink will permit law enforcement access to library property that is not ordinarily accessible to the public, if authorities deliver a warrant, subpoena, or court order issued by a local, state, or federal judge or magistrate allowing for such access, or in the case of federal immigration enforcement activities a warrant, subpoena, or court order issued by a federal judge or magistrate.
Individuals not employed by Anythink, excluding those working in a voluntary capacity, shall not be allowed in staff areas, except when necessary for reasonable library operations.