The Markesan Public Library is committed to ensuring the privacy and confidentiality of all persons using the library’s materials, resources, or services while promoting a safe environment for library users.
Recordings from library security cameras shall be kept for a period of at least 30 days before being erased.
Any recordings which may indicate the identity of any individual who borrows or uses the library’s documents or other materials, resources, or services shall be treated as confidential and will only be released as permitted under Section 43.30 of Wisconsin Statutes:
By subpoena or other court order
To staff of the library or library system acting within the scope of their duties
Upon the request of a law enforcement officer who is investigating criminal conduct alleged to have occurred at the library.
To law enforcement officers who have been requested by the library to provide assistance.
Any recordings showing streets, sidewalks, and other public rights of way which do not indicate the identity of any individual using the library’s materials, resources, or services shall be considered as ordinary, non-confidential, public records and subject to release as open records pursuant to Section 19 of Wisconsin Statutes.
Approved 1/19/2017