- Photography and Filming Policy
The Karl Junginger Memorial Library permits filming and photography under the conditions described herein and only to the extent that it does not interfere with the operations, programs, and activities of the library, violates the privacy rights of any user, and is consistent with the library’s policies and procedures.
Individuals wishing to take photos or film of any of the library property for personal use may do so without special permission so long as such imaging is not disruptive to others.
Special or unique photography equipment, including but not limited to additional lighting, large tripods, or large microphones shall not be permitted without advance permission from the Library Director.
Under no circumstances will a person be able to modify or rearrange the property of the library for photographic purposes without first obtaining specific permission from the library staff.
Photography and Recording by Karl Junginger Memorial Library Staff
The Karl Junginger Memorial Library may use photographs or recordings of staff, volunteers, and members of the public to promote and publicize the library’s programs, services, and collections.
Permission of individuals is not required if crowd pictures, or film is taken at a public meeting, Library event, or program and if individuals are not named or identified. The following notice will be posted:
“We will be taking photographs and/or video today to use for marketing and promotion. If you do not want your image taken or shared, please let staff know.”
To ensure the privacy of all individuals, including children, images will not be identified using full names or personal identifying information without approval from the photographed subject, parent, or legal guardian.
News and Media Photography
The library shall grant access and permission to any media photographer who is recording a news story that directly involves the library and its programs provided that that all Library policies are observed. Advanced notice is requested when possible.
Liability
The library accepts no liability for the use of photos or film resulting from the activity of any other person not under the direct supervision of the Karl Junginger Memorial Library.
Note that any persons filming or photographing on Library premises have the sole responsibility for gaining all necessary releases and permission from persons who are filmed, photographed, or imaged. Further, the photographer is solely responsible for ensuring that no copyright infringement occurs while conducting his or her activity. The library undertakes no responsibility for obtaining such releases.
The library reserves the right to enforce all the above provisions at its sole discretion. The Library’s priority is fulfilling the mission of the Karl Junginger Memorial Library, and as such has the right to terminate the activities of any person whom it feels in its sole discretion are inconsistent with such mission. All staff of the Karl Junginger Memorial Library are authorized to terminate any photography, filming, or imaging that appears to compromise the safety, security, or execution of library services.