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27(a) Library records which contain names or other personally identifying details regarding the patrons of public, school, academic, and special libraries and library systems supported in whole or in part by public funds shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed except as permitted by this subchapter. (b) Public libraries shall use an automated or Gaylordtype circulation system that does not identify a patron with circulated materials after materials are returned.HISTORY: Acts 1989, No. 903, %u00a7 2.%u00a7 13-2-704. Disclosure permittedA library may disclose personally identifiable information concerning any patron:(1) To the patron;(2) To any person with the informed, written consent of the patron given at the time the disclosure is sought; or(3) To a law enforcement agency or civil court, pursuant to a search warrant.HISTORY: Acts 1989, No. 903, %u00a7 2.%u00a7 13-2-705. Construction -- Statistics(a) No provision of this subchapter shall be construed to prohibit any library or any business operating jointly with a library from disclosing information for the purpose of:(1) Collecting overdue books, documents, films, or other items or materials owned or otherwise belonging to such library;(2) Collecting fines on such overdue books, documents, films, or other items or materials; and(3) Contacting its patrons by telephone, mail service, or other medium for the purpose of notifying, informing, and educating such patrons or otherwise promoting the legitimate programs, policies, and other interests of the library.(b) Aggregate statistics shown from registration and circulation records with all personal identification removed may be released or used by a library or library system for research or planning purposes. HISTORY: Acts 1989, No. 903, %u00a7 2; 1995, No. 612, %u00a7 1.