Ingalls Memorial Library
Photography Policy
Photograph/Videos Taken by Staff
Attendance at programs and events sponsored by the Ingalls Memorial Library may be recorded through photographs and/or video. The Library frequently uses photos of patrons in its publications and on social media and the Library website to promote the value, and use of, library products and services and to advance the mission of the library.
At the beginning of library events, staff will announce, “Library staff will take photographs which may be used for library promotional purposes. Notify staff if you do not want to be photographed.” The following sign will be posted throughout the library to further notify patrons that their picture may be taken during library events:
“Smile! Your attendance at programs sponsored by the Ingalls Memorial Library may be digitally recorded through photographs or video recordings. These images/videos may be posted on our website, in our newsletter, and on our social media outlets. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify a member of the Ingalls Memorial Library staff before or immediately after the program. No individual identification will be used unless the library has a written photo release form.”
Photographs/Videos Taken by Patrons/Visitors
Library patrons and visitors to the Ingalls Memorial Library may not take photographs or videos of other patrons or staff without the permission of the person(s) being photographed. The Library accepts no liability for the use of photos or film resulting from the activity of any person not under the direct supervision of the Library. Any persons filming or photographing on Library premises have sole responsibility for gaining all necessary releases and permissions from persons who are filmed, photographed or imaged. The Library undertakes no responsibility for obtaining such releases.
Photographs/Videos Taken by Media
Patrons will be notified if media is photographing an event/program. Before a photograph is published, verbal consent will be obtained. Written consent will be required only if a person’s name is to be published.
Photographing Groups of Adults/Children
No permission is needed to take photos of crowds during Ingalls Memorial Library events.
Photographing Adults
When photographing one adult or a small group (3 or less), staff will get verbal consent. Written consent will be required only if a person’s name is to be published.
Photographing Children under Age 18
When photographing one child or a small group (3 or less), staff will get guardian consent prior to taking the photo. Guardian will be notified the picture may be used in future library publications, on the website or in social media outlets. In order to publish the child’s name in conjunction with the photo, written consent must be obtained.
Professional Photography
Anyone interested in filming or taking professional photos at the library should first contact the Library Director at (603) 899-3303.
Rights of the Library
The Ingalls Memorial Library reserves the right to enforce all above provisions at its sole discretion. The Library’s first priority is fulfilling the mission and policies of the Ingalls Memorial Library, and as such, has the right to terminate the activities of any person which it feels in its sole discretion are inconsistent with the mission or other policies. All staff member of the Library are authorized to terminate any photography, filming or imaging which appears to compromise the safety, security and enjoyment of its patrons.
All Ingalls Memorial Library photos are copyrighted and may not be used as stock photography.
Reviewed and adopted by the Trustees of the Ingalls Memorial Library, May 28, 2019.
Photography Policy
Photograph/Videos Taken by Staff
Attendance at programs and events sponsored by the Ingalls Memorial Library may be recorded through photographs and/or video. The Library frequently uses photos of patrons in its publications and on social media and the Library website to promote the value, and use of, library products and services and to advance the mission of the library.
At the beginning of library events, staff will announce, “Library staff will take photographs which may be used for library promotional purposes. Notify staff if you do not want to be photographed.” The following sign will be posted throughout the library to further notify patrons that their picture may be taken during library events:
“Smile! Your attendance at programs sponsored by the Ingalls Memorial Library may be digitally recorded through photographs or video recordings. These images/videos may be posted on our website, in our newsletter, and on our social media outlets. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify a member of the Ingalls Memorial Library staff before or immediately after the program. No individual identification will be used unless the library has a written photo release form.”
Photographs/Videos Taken by Patrons/Visitors
Library patrons and visitors to the Ingalls Memorial Library may not take photographs or videos of other patrons or staff without the permission of the person(s) being photographed. The Library accepts no liability for the use of photos or film resulting from the activity of any person not under the direct supervision of the Library. Any persons filming or photographing on Library premises have sole responsibility for gaining all necessary releases and permissions from persons who are filmed, photographed or imaged. The Library undertakes no responsibility for obtaining such releases.
Photographs/Videos Taken by Media
Patrons will be notified if media is photographing an event/program. Before a photograph is published, verbal consent will be obtained. Written consent will be required only if a person’s name is to be published.
Photographing Groups of Adults/Children
No permission is needed to take photos of crowds during Ingalls Memorial Library events.
Photographing Adults
When photographing one adult or a small group (3 or less), staff will get verbal consent. Written consent will be required only if a person’s name is to be published.
Photographing Children under Age 18
When photographing one child or a small group (3 or less), staff will get guardian consent prior to taking the photo. Guardian will be notified the picture may be used in future library publications, on the website or in social media outlets. In order to publish the child’s name in conjunction with the photo, written consent must be obtained.
Professional Photography
Anyone interested in filming or taking professional photos at the library should first contact the Library Director at (603) 899-3303.
Rights of the Library
The Ingalls Memorial Library reserves the right to enforce all above provisions at its sole discretion. The Library’s first priority is fulfilling the mission and policies of the Ingalls Memorial Library, and as such, has the right to terminate the activities of any person which it feels in its sole discretion are inconsistent with the mission or other policies. All staff member of the Library are authorized to terminate any photography, filming or imaging which appears to compromise the safety, security and enjoyment of its patrons.
All Ingalls Memorial Library photos are copyrighted and may not be used as stock photography.
Reviewed and adopted by the Trustees of the Ingalls Memorial Library, May 28, 2019.
