I remember when they were concerned about privacy . . . .
To reduce staff, our library now puts the books one orders on a public shelf. They are filed by the first 4 letters of the patron's first and last names.
We've lived in this neighborhood for quite a few years. It's hard not to notice some familiar names.
Though it's nice to see what my neighbors are reading, I wonder if they know I know they are reading about marriage counseling.