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Photography and Video in the Library

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to outline the rules for people taking photos or filming videos in the Western Counties Regional Library (WCRL).

Personal Use

WCRL allows for photographs and videos to be taken in the library and at library events and programs. However, we ask that anyone taking photographs or filming video on WCRL property or at library events respect other peoples’ privacy and not take photographs of, or film anyone without their consent.

People taking photographs or videos are solely responsible for:

  • Determining what releases and permissions are required by law.
  • Obtaining any and all necessary releases and permissions required by law from anyone who can be identified in any photograph or video or for copyrighted materials. This includes getting authorization from parents or guardians before taking photographs or filming video of any children under the age of 19.

WCRL has the right to ask any person or group to stop taking photographs or videos if they violate this or any other library policy. Those who refuse to comply with the direction of WCRL staff may be asked to leave.

Staff Use

WCRL staff have the right to take photos and film videos in the library and at library events and programs.

Photos and videos taken by staff may be used for a variety of purposes. Images or video files may be copied, displayed, televised, and published, in print or online, for things like promotions, social media, and record-keeping, including, for example, annual reports.

By visiting the library or attending a library program or event, people consent to being photographed or filmed by WCRL staff, on behalf of themselves and their minor children. Signage will be put up at each library branch letting people know that photographs and video may be taken during their visit.

If someone does not want themselves or their child to be photographed or filmed by WCRL staff, they must let staff know on the day they are visiting the library. Parents or guardians who see their children being photographed or filmed by WCRL staff may request that those images or files be deleted.

WCRL will not use names in conjunction with photos or videos without express consent.

Media

The media is encouraged to contact WCRL’s Public Relations Manager to coordinate before taking photographs or filming video in the library.

General Inquiries

People can send questions about the Library’s Photography and Video in the Library Policy to the Public Relations Manager.