[OPLINLIST] Legal guardianship

[Gary Simon]

Our Library policy requires that, for juvenile patrons to use the
internet computers or borrow certain adult materials, a parent or legal
guardian must register their approval by signing the child's library
card application.  We have come to realize that non-parent family
members and youth home counselors will claim to be the legal guardian of
a minor without understanding the legal definition of the position.  
 
If your library also specifies "legal guardian" in your policy, do you
require proof of a legal guardianship claim?  Has anyone done any
research to determine what kind of documentation might be reasonably
requested?
 
Thanks in advance for your response.
 
 
Gary Simon
Manager, Technical & Automation Services
Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County
305 Wick Ave.
Youngstown, Ohio  44503
Telephone:  330-744-8636
Fax:  330-744-2258
 
 
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