Thank you to everyone who responded and pointed me to page two of this document on Library of Michigan's website.  http://www.michigan.gov/documents/hal/lm_trustees_CommonMisperceptionsPrivacyAct_223196_7.pdf   


Gretchen Evans, Director
Bridgman Public Library
4460 Lake Street
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 465-3663

On Mon, Feb 9, 2015 at 9:20 PM, BPL <benzonialibrary@gmail.com> wrote:
Gretchen, I do not know the answer to this but would appreciate it if you would share some of the responses you receive. This is a question we have been knocking around a lot lately.

Amanda McLaren
Library Director
Benzonia Public Library

> On Feb 9, 2015, at 2:41 PM, Gretchen Evans <gretchenaevans@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Is it legal for our library to use patron data to send a newsletter, fundraising letter or any kind of communication other than an overdue?   We don't request permission on our library application.
>
> I've read through the Michigan Library Laws Handbook, but I'm still unsure.
>
> Thank you for your help.
>
> Gretchen Evans, Director
> Bridgman Public Library
> 4460 Lake Street
> Bridgman, MI 49106
> (269) 465-3663
>
>
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