Policies

Purpose:
To establish guidelines for the use of Library indoor public space for non-commercial filming and still/digital photography to support students, faculty, and staff. As a general rule filming is not allowed in staff work spaces, restrooms, the Reading Room, and in the 3rd floor collections and open study areas as these are reserved for quiet study. 

Need for Policy:
The Library welcomes non-commercial filming and photography requests related to academic work. While the Campus Library strives to create a collaborative and open environment, we must balance this with the primary use of the library as a space for study and research. This policy establishes guidelines that protect library users’ access to space and resources without disruption.

Guidelines & Requirements:

• All parties filming or photographing in the Campus Library must abide by the UW Libraries Code of Conduct.
  • If filming or photography becomes disruptive or destructive, the Campus Library reserves the right to stop the project.
• As much as possible, faces should not be identifiable in photographs.
• Filming and photography equipment must not block access to entrances, exits, passages, or staircases.
• No permanent alterations to spaces or property may be made in the library.
• The Library accepts no liability for the use of filming or photography done in the library.
• Any request to film or photograph in the Campus Library that requires reserving space, the use of drones, flash, special lighting, reflectors or tripods, and/or moving or rearranging library furniture must be submitted to Library Administration at least five (5) business days in advance.
  • Requests should include the proposed date, time, number of individuals, and nature of the project. Contact Library Administration at 425-352-5258 or uwblibad@uw.edu.
• Any requests for commercial filming must be pre-approved by the UW Bothell Advancement and External Relations office and are subject to the above requirements. The Advancement and External Relations office can be reached at (425) 352-3642.

Library Administration

Phone: 425-352-5258
Email: uwblibad@uw.edu

Comments and suggestions regarding this policy are welcome and can be submitted by email (uwblibad@uw.edu) or anonymously through the online feedback form.