[yscon] Library cards for teens

[Christi Farrar]

Hi Merri,

We have a MA policy collection, with a specific tab on library card policies: http://guides.masslibsystem.org/c.php?g=570298&p=3930995 A few of them have specific policies for teens and children, including the one from Brookline. It seems as though verification of address is a big point, and that can be done via ID or school.

I’d be interested in hearing the law librarian’s thoughts!

Best,
Christi

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From: yscon <yscon-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us> on behalf of "Monks, Merri" <merri.monks at iowa.gov>
Date: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 10:30 AM
To: Youth Services Consultants <yscon at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
Subject: [yscon] Library cards for teens

Hello everyone,

We have had an inquiry from one of our library directors (a former teen librarian), about circulation policies and issuing cards to patrons under age 18.  Answers have varied, and our law librarian gave a thorough response based on ALA policies, among other things.  Apparently the problem in this director's community is that not all of the patrons or potential patrons under age 18 have photo IDs (their school district doesn't have them), and the library's current policy requires the parents to come in and sign for their children under the age of 18.

Our law librarian has checked with me, to inquire about varying policies in libraries regarding this, and if any of you have any thoughts on this matter, I'd appreciate hearing from you.  I'll be happy to forward our law librarian's response to anyone who would like to read it or can post to the list if you would like to read it.  (She's excellent and thorough, and is looking for some actual practices in libraries in addition to the ALA's and legal policies).

Many thanks,

Merri

Merri Monks Youth Services Consultant
State Library of Iowa | Des Moines Office
515.281.7572 | Merri.Monks at iowa.gov<mailto:Merri.Monks at iowa.gov>
1112 E. Grand Avenue | Des Moines, IA 50319
www.StateLibraryofIowa.org<http://www.statelibraryofiowa.org/>

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