[plan2succeed.org]

You said, "I see nothing wrong with that policy as written."

I am happy (actually sad) to hear that. However, again, that is not the facts of this case. In this case, Steiner, the head librarian who used common sense and had the guts to override the policy despite potential ALA consequences, DID find something wrong with the policy. And she overruled portions of it by allowing for the release of info in life or deaths situations.

So arguing the policy is fine as it sands is irrelevant as the article states the policy was not fine and had to be adjusted on the fly by Steiner.

[saquin]

And she overruled portions of it by allowing for the release of info in life or deaths situations.

Did you even read the policy you quoted in your post? It covers legitimate requests by law enforcement officers in exigent circumstances regarding public safety... without a court order. It's right there in the policy you quoted, which is why I have no problem with the policy.