[plan2succeed.org]

You said, "Should your employer give out your information to anyone who calls and asks for it?"

It's not anyone. Police and librarians both have the same boss, the taxpayers. If my HR department calls my Payroll department, are they not allowed to talk about me?

[ConservativeMind]

How do I know someone is with the police department when I'm receiving a random phone call?

Get real. In my area, we've even had so-called "police charities" scam people for money enough that the local police department had to issue a press release for the local news channels to tell everyone it was a hoax.

Anyone can call anyone claiming to be anyone. The proof is in the pudding, not what is being claimed.

Have you been sold the Brooklyn Bridge yet?

[Burkean]

Not all "public libraries" are paid for by taxpayers. Many communities have libraries that are paid for by donations, grants, or bequests and would be classified as a foundation.