If I go into a library, I can open and look at any number of books without the library recording it. Of course if I check it out they’ll know, but that’s primar

If I go into a library, I can open and look at any number of books without the library recording it. Of course if I check it out they’ll know, but that’s primarily to ensure you return it (and secondarily so they can see what books to buy in the future).