Why does the library require passwords?

As a public library, we prioritize your privacy protection as a core tenet of the Library Bill of Rights. Colorado law also requires the library to take “reasonable steps” to protect personally identifiable information to help combat identity theft. Along with all of our fellow Marmot libraries, this is why a password is required for access to your library data.

Using a password with your library card helps keep identifiable information like personal contact details more secure. Passwords ensure your reading history is private, too.