Good morning, We are having security cameras installed for the first time and it suddenly dawned on me I probably need to put up signs alerting the public that we have them (once they go live). If you have security cameras, how do you notify the public and is there a Michigan public act that covers this? I already discussed with the police chief and company rep that cameras cannot be pointed at or capture certain information protected under the Library Privacy Act. Thank you, Jessica Little Library Director T.A. Cutler Memorial Library 312 Michigan Ave. Saint Louis, Michigan 48880 (989) 681-5141
Hello Jessica: There are a few things to consider. I will send you some information on security cameras and policies, placement, laws, etc. (and I will also send it to MichLib-L). I am completing a few other requests, but expect information by the end of the day or in the morning tomorrow. Thanks! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC@michigan.gov<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). Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/resources/michigan-top-10-strategic-education-plan> provides focused direction to drive educational achievement in support of all learners. [Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan] [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>. From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> On Behalf Of T.A. Cutler Memorial Library via Michlib-l Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 8:54 AM To: Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] Security Camera Signage CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse@michigan.gov<mailto:abuse@michigan.gov> Good morning, We are having security cameras installed for the first time and it suddenly dawned on me I probably need to put up signs alerting the public that we have them (once they go live). If you have security cameras, how do you notify the public and is there a Michigan public act that covers this? I already discussed with the police chief and company rep that cameras cannot be pointed at or capture certain information protected under the Library Privacy Act. Thank you, Jessica Little Library Director T.A. Cutler Memorial Library 312 Michigan Ave. Saint Louis, Michigan 48880 (989) 681-5141
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