Photo Shoots in the Library | Library
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Photo Shoots in the Library | Library
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Photo Shoots in the Library
Please
submit your request
to do a photo shoot (e.g. graduation / senior portraits) inside Orbach Library or Rivera Library at least
48 hours in advance
, to allow sufficient time for leadership to review your request.
You can expect a response from library staff within
two business days
.
When you arrive, let the library Circulation / Reserves (front) desk staff know where you will be taking pictures.
You must have explicit written permission to take photos of any person in the library, other than members of your party. Always re-frame your shots as needed to protect the privacy of others.
Minimize disruptions to library patrons as much as possible.
Remind your photographer that this is a library and not a studio, so he/she must direct your shots quietly.
Be respectful of patrons who are studying.
Choose less populated locations for shooting.
Minimize the use of flash as much as possible when patrons are present.
Do not use any liquids/sprays, glitter, confetti, or other props in your photos that could either damage library materials or leave a mess behind when you are finished shooting.
Any props you bring with you for the shoot must be taken with you when you leave (balloons, cap and gown, etc.). Never leave your props unattended.
There is no portrait photography allowed in the
Costo Reading Room
or in the
Special Collections Reading Room
.
Let the library Circulation / Reserves (front) desk staff know when you have finished taking photos and are leaving.
If you post your photos on social media, please tag us
@
ucrlibrary
and use the hashtag
#
ucrlibrary
If approved, we will get back to you within two business days and let library staff know that your group has permission to take portraits on property.
Request form
Use
this form
to submit your request to take photos or portraits in Rivera Library or Orbach Library.
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Photo Shoots in the Library
Please
submit your request
to do a photo shoot (e.g. graduation / senior portraits) inside Orbach Library or Rivera Library at least
48 hours in advance
, to allow sufficient time for leadership to review your request.
You can expect a response from library staff within
two business days
.
When you arrive, let the library Circulation / Reserves (front) desk staff know where you will be taking pictures.
You must have explicit written permission to take photos of any person in the library, other than members of your party. Always re-frame your shots as needed to protect the privacy of others.
Minimize disruptions to library patrons as much as possible.
Remind your photographer that this is a library and not a studio, so he/she must direct your shots quietly.
Be respectful of patrons who are studying.
Choose less populated locations for shooting.
Minimize the use of flash as much as possible when patrons are present.
Do not use any liquids/sprays, glitter, confetti, or other props in your photos that could either damage library materials or leave a mess behind when you are finished shooting.
Any props you bring with you for the shoot must be taken with you when you leave (balloons, cap and gown, etc.). Never leave your props unattended.
There is no portrait photography allowed in the
Costo Reading Room
or in the
Special Collections Reading Room
.
Let the library Circulation / Reserves (front) desk staff know when you have finished taking photos and are leaving.
If you post your photos on social media, please tag us
@
ucrlibrary
and use the hashtag
#
ucrlibrary
If approved, we will get back to you within two business days and let library staff know that your group has permission to take portraits on property.
Request form
Use
this form
to submit your request to take photos or portraits in Rivera Library or Orbach Library.