Jackson-George Regional Library System
Photography/Videotaping
Policy
Library
users are welcome to take pictures or videotape in the libraries as follows:
á Parents,
guardians, or caregivers who wish to take photos/videos of their children at a
public program or event at the library.
á Adults
who wish to take photos/videos at library programs or events at the library.
á Any
library user who wishes to take pictures of printed information for personal
research needs, keeping in mind copyright restrictions.
In
order to protect the privacy of our patrons, as well as ensure their enjoyment
of library facilities and services, other taking of pictures or videotaping in
library facilities is prohibited without written permission of the Library
Director. Library staff may
terminate any photo session that violates library policies or appears to
compromise public safety or security.
Library
staff:
Please
note that staff will take photos at public events and programs at our libraries.
Your
attendance or participation in those areas implies your consent. If you do not
wish to have your photo taken, please avoid the camera or tell the photographer
that you do not wish to be photographed. These photos are often placed on
social media pages and the library website.
News
media:
The
library system recognizes the rights of media representatives to cover news
stories as assigned. We request any
media representatives to notify the Manager, or Public Relations office, or
Library DirectorÕs office when visiting branch libraries or programs and to
respect patron privacy.
ApprovedÐ LBarnes, SZorn, April 2018