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Pacific Library
3601 Pacific Avenue
Stockton, CA 95211

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(209) 946-2431

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:: News & Announcements ::
Book Club to Discuss Angle of Repose
The next book club discussion will take place on July 16 in the Library Community Room...[More]
Posted Wed, July 02 2008
Davey Café Closed Until Mid-August
The Davey Café in the University Library will be closed from July 1 until mid-August...[More]
Posted Fri, June 27 2008
Faculty Staff Book Club to Meet June 19
The Book Club will discuss Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson...[More]
Posted Mon, June 09 2008
Good Summer Reads Now Available
Check out the library's Leisure Reading Collection for relaxing summer reads...[More]
Posted Tue, June 03 2008
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IM & Chat Privacy Policy

The University of the Pacific Library respects our users’ privacy. This policy is intended to let users know what information is collected by our AskPacific Instant Messaging (IM) chat service and how it may be used.
The Library Privacy Policy consists of the following:

What Information Is Collected By Our IM Chat Service?

All IM buddy chats are automatically logged by our IM software.

For What Purposes Might This Information Be Used?

This information is used to help analyze the amount and types of questions we are being asked. This data helps determine appropriate staffing levels, and aids in training librarians to effectively use the service.

Who Has Access to This Information?

This information is only accessible to librarians and staff associated with the AskPacific service.

With Whom Might the Library Staff Share This Information?

Individual chats are not shared with anyone outside of the library. Statistics generated from chat logs, as well as excerpts, may be used for reports or publications.  However, information about specific individuals (e.g., IP or e-mail addresses, personal names, phone numbers, etc.) that might be included as part of a chat transcript will never be shared with anyone outside of the University of the Pacific Library.

What Choices Do Users Have About the Collection, Use, and Distribution of Their Information?

Any user who wishes to have a record of their chat deleted may email librarian Michelle Maloney to request deletion of their chat transcript. Users will need to provide the date of their chat, as well as their IM screen name.