[Genealib] Family history donation and privacy issues

Bill Teschek bteschek at hampton.lib.nh.us
Fri Feb 29 15:22:18 EST 2008


Linda,

I don't think this is a problem. Genealogies are published all the 
time with information on living people. It's very common. 

Bill Teschek
Assistant Director
Lane Memorial Library
2 Academy Ave.
Hampton, NH 03842
603.926.3368
bteschek at hampton.lib.nh.us

On 29 Feb 2008, Taggart, Linda wrote:

> 
> A patron has offered us a copy of his wife´s family history, which he 
> researched. It would fit into our collection nicely. However, some of 
> the family members listed are still living, so I´m a little nervous 
> about privacy issues. Can anyone point me in the direction of some 
> good resources on this topic, or let me know how you´ve handled it?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Linda Taggart
> Reference Librarian
> Nashua Public Library
> Nashua, NH
> 





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