Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library (CHPL) allows the public to film (photographs and/or video recordings) within public areas of CHPL as long as it does not interfere with regular CHPL business and does not violate the Standards of Library Behavior. Photography on library property is generally permitted provided it is not disturbing customers or invading their personal space. Requests to photograph or videotape for commercial purposes must be submitted in writing and may only be permitted with the express written approval by the Branch or Main Library Department manager and the Marketing and Communications Department at least three (3) business days in advance. The decision to allow such photography or videography lies within the sole discretion of the CHPL. CHPL reserves the right to determine times of day, length of photographing/filming time or other restrictions around the request to minimize disruption.
Administrative procedure:
A. Photographing/filming with a handheld device for personal, non-commercial use is permitted provided the terms of this policy and the Standards of Library Behavior are followed.
B. Customer and staff activities must be able to continue undisturbed during photographing/filming.
C. Individuals photographing/filming within the public areas are responsible for obtaining necessary permissions from all individuals they photograph/film.
D. Subject to paragraph F. below, CHPL’s name, logo and/or likeness may not be used to project an explicit or implicit partnership, sponsorship or affiliation with the individual or organization engaged in photographing or filming.
E. Requests to film for commercial use must receive express written authorization from the Branch or Main Library Department manager and the Communications Department at least three (3) business days in advance. Public Safety will be notified upon approval. CHPL retains discretion to grant exceptions to this procedure.
F. If staff determines photographing or filming in an area is disruptive, the requestor will be offered the option of booking a meeting room for their needs.
