Is Privacy Reserved for Adults?

Discusses the role of libraries in providing access to materials and ensuring absolute privacy for minors. Issues raised by the introduction of computer technology, such as access to minors' library records; Policies of the Contra Costa County Library in California; Library protection of adult privacy rights; Mechanical limitations which prevented access to certain types of information; Aid of the Contra Costa County Counsel in determining rights policies; Preparation of a philosophical basis for privacy policy; Patron financial responsibility; Age of confidentiality; Need for such privacy; Legal issues to be considered. INSET: Further Reading and Listening.