As used in this Article, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1)        “Library” means a library established by the State; a county, city, township, village, school district, or other local unit of government or authority or combination of local units of governments and authorities; community college or university; or any private library open to the public.

(2)        “Library record” means a document, record, or other method of storing information retained by a library that identifies a person as having requested or obtained specific information or materials from a library. “Library record” does not include nonidentifying material that may be retained for the purpose of studying or evaluating the circulation of library? materials in general. (1985, c. 486, s. 2.)

Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 125-18