N.J.S.A. 18A:73-43

Legislative joint committee; review of library and programs; recommendations

18A:73-43. Legislative joint committee; review of library and programs; recommendations A joint committee of the Legislature shall be appointed which shall examine and review the library and its programs, particularly the legislative reference services, make recommendations for their development and improvement, and report to the Legislature. L.1969, c. 158, s. 28, eff. Sept. 9, 1969. 18A:73-43.1. "Library," "library record" defined For the purposes of this act: a. "Library" means a library maintained by any State or local governmental agency, school, college, or industrial, commercial or other special group, association or agency, whether public or private. b. "Library record" means any document or record, however maintained, the primary purpose of which is to provide for control of the circulation or other public use of library materials. L. 1985, c. 172, s. 1, eff. May 31, 1985. 18A:73-43.2. Confidentiality; exceptions Library records which contain the names or other personally identifying details regarding the users of libraries are confidential and shall not be disclosed except in the following circumstances: a. The records are necessary for the proper operation of the library; b. Disclosure is requested by the user; or c. Disclosure is required pursuant to a subpena issued by a court or court order. L. 1985, c. 172, s. 2, eff. May 31, 1985. 18A:73-43.3. Rules, regulations The State Librarian shall adopt pursuant to section 18 of P.L. 1969, c. 158 (C. 18A:73-33) and the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.) rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L. 1985, c. 172, s. 3, eff. May 31, 1985.

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