Library Answers

Requests to film or photograph in Mt. SAC Library requires permission from Event Services and/or the Library, Learning Resources & Distance Learning (LLRDL) Division Office (See AP 3710 Filming & Photography, 2016).

Filming Guidelines

1. . "...permission from Event Services is required to film in indoor spaces, including the library, classrooms, laboratories, and dining facilities... If applicable, faculty members and administrators with responsibility for the space, such as labs or classrooms, must also provide approval."
2. Filming must not be disruptive and must be done in accordance with College policy.
3. On-campus filming must not interfere with the ongoing operations of the College, including, but not limited to, educational operations and previously scheduled College events.
4. Filming must not create a security, health, or safety risk to any members of the College community or anyone involved in the project.
5. Appropriate releases may be required for individuals appearing on-camera, with the exception of educational, informational, or purely personal photography. Although releases are generally not required for filming in public areas, there are exceptions and laws vary. When in doubt, get a signed video appearance form.
6. Various fees may be incurred during film shoots requiring College services including location fees, supervision of the filming event, and other College services including security, grounds, custodial, and maintenance services.
7. Pyrotechnics, explosives, amplified sound, sound or visual effects, replicas of weapons, and other props that would cause alarm or disruption to the campus community are prohibited without prior authorization from the College.
8. Commercial works that include the College’s name, logos, or other trademarked images need to be granted a license from the College for use of trademarks.