Photography + Video Policy
The following policy governs the taking of photos and videos in public and restricted spaces at all U of A Library locations, as well as their use.
U of A students and staff may take photos/videos of (other U of A-affiliated) individuals in library spaces for educational, marketing, or advertising purposes. Restrictions may apply in quiet study areas and during exams.
Permitted:
- Any photo/video session must be arranged in advance with External Relations and then coordinated with library staff. Contact Debbie Yee, Communications Partner for Library & Museums for assistance. Requests from news media must go through University of Alberta Media Relations, and requests for commercial photography/videography require permission, see Requests for third-party filming on University of Alberta campuses
- Individuals in photographs/videos should complete the Authorization to Reproduce Name / Physical Likeness / Voice and or Image / Student Work For Educational, Marketing and Advertising Purposes
- Photos and videos taken for personal use, such as informal graduation photos of U of A students, are allowed as long as they are not disruptive and are solely for personal use.
- All events in Library spaces that have photos or video being taken must have a Photo and Video Notice sign at the entrance indicating this.
Not permitted:
- Organized, posed group photos (like wedding portraits) and staged film shoots
- Any photo/video activity that blocks library entrances, passages, or staircases, or that requires the use of special lighting or reflectors
- Restricted library areas such as staff offices or processing/storage areas
For more information about use of photos, images, and logos on the University of Alberta Library's website and social media channels, please see the U of A Library Re-use and Attribution Statement.
For additional information about photography and videography at the University of Alberta, please see: