Confidentiality Policy

Hemet Public Library Confidentiality of User Records

The Hemet Public Library is committed to patron confidentiality and privacy as guaranteed by the California Constitution and the laws of California.  On occasion, public records are required to be disclosed under the California Public Records Act (California Government Code Section 6250-6277), which provides every person in California the ability to access information from government agencies.  However, Library records collected for the purpose of conducting business, such as circulation records, and other records that identify borrowers and users of Library materials and resources, are confidential and therefore exempt from disclosure, except as required by law.  State law governing public access to library records is as follows:  Government Code Sec. 6267.  Registration and circulation records of libraries supported by public funds.  All registration and circulation records of any library which is in whole or in part supported by public funds shall remain confidential and shall not be disclosed to any person, local agency, or state agency except as follows:

A.    By a person acting within the scope of his or her duties within the administration of the library. 

B.    By a person authorized, in writing, by the individual to whom the records pertain, to inspect the records.

C.    By order of the appropriate superior court.

As used in this section, the term “registration records” includes any information which a library requires a patron to provide in order to become eligible to borrow books and other materials, and the term “circulation records” includes any information which identifies the patrons borrowing particular books and other material.  Personal information will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

Messaging Terms and Conditions

The Hemet Public Library may send messages regarding due dates, overdue items, holds and other customer care related messages. Message frequency varies.   Messaging and data rates apply.  For help text HELP or contact Libstaff@hemetca.gov.  To Opt-out text STOP at any time.  By opting in, you consent to receive automated messages from Hemet Public Library. Consent is not required for library services.