[Publib] advice from you all about photos

[George Hazelton]

I'd strongly urge you to consult with your attorney about such things as
model releases, whether or not a library patron is "fair game" as a
photographic subject as a habitué of a public space.  Most people probably
wouldn't object but one person considering your posting of his/her child's
picture as a source of embarrassment could result in some really unpleasant
consequences.

George Hazelton
Assistant Director
Henry County Library System
1001 Florence McGarity Pkwy
McDonough, GA  30252
Phone:  770-954-2806
FAX:    770-954-2808
email:    ghazelton at mail.henry.public.lib.ga.us

 


-----Original Message-----
From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org [mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org]
On Behalf Of Katie Knight
Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 12:21 PM
To: publib at webjunction.org
Subject: [Publib] advice from you all about photos

Hi there,

I've set up a Flickr site for my library--I was wondering, do any of you
have policies about posting photos online of your library patrons,
particularly children?  Some other libraries already have photos of kids up
(reading, looking at animals, etc., which is the sort of thing I'd like to
post, too).

We've just finished our summer reading program, have some great photos
(group shots, kids with turtles, things like that), and I'd like to share
them via our library's Flickr site...but I don't want to endanger anyone
and/or set up the library for a liability issue.

Do you all have any input, advice, etc.?

Thanks a bunch,

-Katie

Katie Knight
Adult Services Librarian
Granville County Public Library System
Thornton Library
210 Main Street
Oxford, NC 27565

Phone: 919 693-1121
Fax: 919 693-2244


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