GUIDELINES FOR PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO, AND FILMING IN SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY LIBRARYQuestions? |
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Introduction
These guidelines apply to all facilities of the Syracuse University Library: E.S. Bird, Science and Technology, Math, Geology, and Physics Libraries, the Belfer Audio Laboratory and Archive, and the Architecture Reading Room.Visitors to the campus or the Library are welcome to take a few photographs for their personal use without formal authorization from the Library Administration, providing Library staff and users are not inconvenienced in any way. All other photography, video, or filming requests must be approved by the Library Administration according to the guidelines and procedures below. Photography, videotaping, or filming for commercial or news media purposes also must be cleared through the Syracuse University Office of News Services and Publications, 820 Comstock Avenue, 315-443-3784.
Guidelines
Use of photographic, videotape, or film equipment within the librarieso must not interfere with the study, research, privacy, or safety needs of Library users
o must not violate any Syracuse University policies, rules, or regulations
o may not hinder access to exits, stairways, corridors, doorways, and other library facilities
o may sometimes be restricted during midterms or near final examinations.
Those wishing to make extensive use of photographic, video, or film equipment,
use lights or tripods, or shift (or otherwise make use of) Library materials
or furniture, must also:
(1) schedule the project for a period of low library usage;
(2) minimize disturbance to library staff and users;
(3) minimize re-arrangement of furniture or library materials, return
any furniture used to its original location, and place library materials
in designated locations for re-shelving
(4) keep in mind that library staff prefer not to be filmed or photographed
when working.
Procedures
Individuals or groups wishing to photograph, videotape, or film within the library must:(1) complete the Request to Photograph/Videotape/ Film in Syracuse University Library Facilities form on the reverse side of this page. This form also is available in the Library's administration offices (219 E.S. Bird Library), at the circulation desk at the Science and Technology Library in the Carnegie Building; or at library.syr.edu/policies
(2) submit the completed request form for review at the Library Administration Office (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) as far in advance of the requested time as possible
(3) receive a copy of the approved and signed request form
(4) be prepared to present the approved request form to Library staff upon request at any time in which photography/videotaping/filming is taking place
(5) obtain the prior consent of any individual who is to be the subject of the photography/videotaping/filming.
Right to Terminate
The Library reserves the right to terminate any photography, videotaping, or filming that causes an undue disturbance, violates Library or University policies or regulations, or endangers the health and safety of participants, Library patrons, and Library staff.
