Thanks. The opt out makes sense. We dont record the emails of minors at all. Bob Bob Barringer, PhD Director The Schultz-Holmes District Library 407 S. Lane St. Blissfield, MI 49228 517-486-2858 blissfieldlibrary.org Facebook: @blisslibrary ---- On Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:46:59 -0400 MembielaC@michigan.gov wrote ---- Hello Bob: Under the Library Privacy Act, 1982 PA 455, MCL 397.601 et seq. https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-Act-455-of-1982 , this would only be acceptable if the library had a system that enabled patrons to |”opt out” of receiving these e-mails. Generally, libraries do this by adding a question in their borrowing/card agreements/sign-ups. Even if you do have an opt out, I would also remove the e-mail addresses of any minor patrons (such as teens that may have their own accounts). Under no circumstances should a library share a list of patron e-mails with any other entity – including their Friends group. Libraries are encouraged to consult their attorneys on the proper use of library information I hope this is helpful! Sincerely, Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. “the State may not, consistently with the spirit of the First Amendment, contract the spectrum of available knowledge.” Griswold v. Connecticut, 381 U.S. 479, 482 (1965). https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/ Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/ . From: Bob Barringer via Michlib-l < mailto:michlib-l@liblists.org > Sent: Friday, June 5, 2026 9:11 AM To: mailto:michlib-l@liblists.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Creating a mailing list CAUTION: This is an External email. Please report suspicious emails via the "Report to Abuse" button in Outlook Hi all. I know it's not legal to use our card holder addresses for donation solicitation. Can we use it to create a mailing list to notify people of events? Policy changes? News? Thanks, Bob Bob Barringer, PhD Director The Schultz-Holmes District Library 407 S. Lane St. Blissfield, MI 49228 517-486-2858 blissfieldlibrary.org Facebook: @blisslibrary
