Filming and photography in Sherrod Library are only permitted by permission. Requests must be approved by the Dean of University Libraries or a designated substitute.
How to Get Permission:
- Complete and submit the Film Request Form to Sherrod Library Administration at least 5 business days before the filming date.
- Submit signed Release Forms for every person who will be filmed or photographed in the Library as part of the project. A link to a sample is in the box on the right.
- Approval will be granted or denied by the Dean of University Libraries on a case by case basis.
Conduct During Filming/Photography
- Filming/photography may be performed only in the designated areas as approved.
- Student filming/photography must be sponsored by an ETSU faculty member.
- Filming/photography is generally not permitted in:
- Designated quiet areas
- Individual study rooms, offices, or staff work areas
- Any space that displays copyrighted material
- Artificial lighting must be kept to a minimum
- Filming/photography must not disturb library users or staff members, or interfere with normal library operations.
- Requesters must provide their own subjects or obtain the consent of anyone who is filmed or photographed.
- Filming/photography should be conducted during off-peak hours.
Any exceptions to this policy must be approved by the Dean of University Libraries