The UNCA Library adheres to North Carolina state law with respect to the confidentiality of patron information:

North Carolina General Statute § 125-19. Confidentiality of library user records

(a) Disclosure. -- A library shall not disclose any library record that identifies a person as having requested or obtained specific materials, information, or services, or as otherwise having used the library, except as provided for in subsection (b).

(b) Exceptions. -- Library records may be disclosed in the following instances:

1. When necessary for the reasonable operation of the library;
2. Upon written consent of the user; or
3. Pursuant to subpoena, court order, or where otherwise required by law.