Privacy Statement
This privacy statement explains the procedures followed by AskMN in collecting and using information regarding
use of this service. Use of this service is your agreement to the Privacy Statement.
Below we describe what information we request and how it is used:
Name
A name is not required but is helpful so we can be friendly. Feel free to use any name you like, within reason.
Email Address
An email address is not required to use this service. If one is provided, it will be used only in the provision of
service from this site. No email addresses will be sold or given to any other entities. The Libraries may use the
email address to:
- Send a transcript of the session for your reference.
- Send a scanned document at a later time.
- Follow up on an incomplete session.
Zip Code
The number of sessions for each zip code is tabulated for statistical reporting. This information will only be used
to gauge the reach of this service.
Transcripts
Transcripts may be used:
- To email to the user as a record of the session and a reminder of any resources provided during the session.
- To monitor and improve the overall quality of service.
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To develop aggregated statistical data for reporting on the number of requests received, the number of requests
completed, and the average length of sessions.
We will remove identifying information from transcripts shared with outside entities for the above purposes.
Additional Information
In the course of clarifying the request for information the Librarian may ask for information regarding purpose
(for instance, is this for a homework assignment?), or reading or grade level. Such incidental information will
be used to identify appropriate resources only.