Photo and Video Policy at MU Libraries

Taking Photos and Videos in Ellis Library

  1. Anyone taking photos or videos at Ellis Library needs to check in at the Admin Office (104 Ellis Library). 
  2. The person(s) taking photos/videos will need to fill out a form and get approval from a staff member in Admin and possibly Security.
  3. The person(s) taking photos/videos will need to have a copy of this form with them while shooting in the library.

Publishing Photos of Patrons

  1. University of Missouri photographers and videographers must obtain a signed release form from any person appearing in a photo to be used by the university for publications, marketing materials, websites or any other communications.
  2. Release forms are available from the Admin office and on the forms section of the Libraries' staff web page: https://libraryguides.missouri.edu/c.php?g=28456&p=174830
  3. More information about MU's photo and video releases can be found here: http://identity.missouri.edu/photos/releases/index.php