It is the policy of the Richland Public Library to permit filming and photography under the conditions described herein only to the extent that such actions do not interfere with the operations, programs and activities of the Library, and are consistent with the Library’s mission.   

The Board hereby authorizes filming and photography in the Library as follows:

• Classes or events sponsored by the Richland Public Library (RPL) may be photographed or video-recorded by the Library’s staff or its representatives. Attendance at an RPL-sponsored class or event constitutes the consent of all attendees, and the consent of the parents or legal guardians of any minor children in attendance, to the future broadcast, publication, or other use of photographs or videos at the sole discretion of the Richland Public Library.   
• Casual amateur photography, filming, and videotaping is permitted in the lobby, study and program areas of the Library for customers and visitors wanting a remembrance of their visit, provided that the photography does not interfere in any way with Library operations or capture any identifiable likenesses of Library patrons without their permission. Any such photographers are responsible for arranging all necessary releases and permissions from persons who are filmed or photographed. Except as otherwise permitted by the Library itself, under no circumstance may anyone take a photograph or film a Library customer without the consent of the customer, or their parent/guardian, if a minor. This is necessary to protect the privacy interests of Library patrons and to ensure the safety of those who may be endangered by public disclosure of their photograph.   
• Except as permitted by applicable law, no commercial or media photography or filming may occur in the Library without the prior written permission and approval of the Library Manager. Such approval shall contain the conditions under which the commercial/media photography or filming will take place, and address the rights to ownership of the photos/films. 
• The Richland Public Library is a limited public forum. As such, filming of Library staff performing their official duties in areas accessible by the public where there is no reasonable expectation of privacy is permitted, so long as it does not interfere with the operations of the Library or conflict with the Library’s mission.   
• The Library may utilize photographs and videos from public programs and events at the Library on its website and in Library publications. Photos, images, and videos submitted to the Library by users for online galleries or contests may also be used by the Library for promotional purposes. To ensure the privacy of all individuals, including children, images will not be identified using full names or personal identifying information without written approval from the photographed subject, parent or legal guardian. 
• Any consent granted pursuant to this Policy to permit photography or filming may be revoked at any time upon failure to comply with terms of the Policy or other rules and regulations of the Library.

• Adopted by the Richland Public Library Board on January 11, 2022