Responsibility
Parties involved in photography and filming are expected to follow the Library’s Customer Behavior Policy. LOPL reserves the right to terminate any photography and video/filming activity that causes any undue disturbance, violates LOPL policies/procedures, or endangers the health and/or safety of library users and/or staff.
Photography and/or filming and/or audio recording members of the public, library staff, and public programs (unless permission has been granted in advance by LOPL) are prohibited except as outlined in this policy. Persons photographing or filming on library premises have the sole responsibility for gaining all necessary releases and permissions.
Use
Casual / Personal / Amateur
Casual photography and filming for personal use is permitted in public areas of library facilities for patrons and visitors wanting a record of their visit. Amateur photographers have explicit responsibility for gaining all necessary permissions from persons who are filmed or photographed.
Refrain from using flash equipment in areas that may disturb library users. Tripods or other equipment must not obstruct passageways or cause disturbances to library users.
Creative / Commercial / Professional
Library buildings may be used as a setting for creative, professional, or commercial photography and/or filming. Requests must be submitted in writing and approved in advance by LOPL. In order to receive permission to take photos or video on LOPL properties, inside or outside, an insurance certificate listing Live Oak Public Libraries as an additional insured for purposes of taking photos and/or video is required.
