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2026-03-04 15:39:33 GMT

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@mrundkvist I'm being a library professional. Good day to you!
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2026-03-04 15:32:44 GMT

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@mrundkvist They do, though. Not in the same context, but patrons of a research library have the same right to privacy. I work in a Nordic public library, and our laws actually prohibit attaching personally identifying information to publicly browsable reserves like this. I doubt it's much different for our neighbors.
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2026-03-04 14:52:15 GMT

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@mrundkvist This isn't about you, though. This is about privacy and yes, sometimes it is related to danger. Think about these situations: An abused housewife reserves a book about getting away from a relationship. A gay teenager from a conservative family reserves a book about coming out. A public figure reserves a book about cancer after getting a diagnosis. Other people have no right to see this information linked to their name, and it may prevent people from seeking information they need for fear of being found out.
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2026-03-04 14:38:18 GMT

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@mrundkvist Very surprising that there are still libraries who print actual patron names on hold slips AND don't keep holds strictly behind the shelf. They really need to either switch to codes/aliases or move the holds so patrons cannot reach them.
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