Personal, Noncommercial Photography
Personal, noncommercial photography is welcome in all of The Ohio State University Libraries locations, but we ask that you be respectful of other visitors.
- Do not block doorways or stairs.
- Refrain from using flash photography.
- Extra lighting, tripods, selfie sticks and drones are not permitted.
- University Libraries reserves the right to protect the rights/comforts of ALL visitors if being interfered with by guests engaging in photography.
- Visitors not adhering to these guidelines may be asked to leave the premises.
Professional Photography and Filming
All professional filming and photography at University Libraries requires prior approval from University Libraries Marketing and Communications. Requests must be submitted at least two weeks in advance at lib-marketing@osu.edu.
In addition, a location agreement, issued by The Ohio State University's Broadcast Media Director, must be signed before any filming or photography takes place. An additional fee may apply.
Details of all requests must include:
- Type of production (photography, videography or both)
- Subject matter, detailed description and purpose of the project
- Date, time and duration of shoot
- Total number of participants, including crew members
- Requested space(s)
- Equipment list and production footprint
- Any other relevant information
University Libraries rental rates will apply as outlined in our Room Rental information.
The photo/video shoot must not disturb normal library operations. This includes excessive conversation, blocking hallways or stairs, interference with patrons studying or disruption of library services. University Libraries reserves the right to stop the shoot if it is disruptive to normal library operations.
If the request is approved, participants must abide by the same policy prescribed for room rentals.
Photo/video shoots cannot take place the week before or during finals.
University Libraries reserves the right to modify these policies as needed.