The Arlington Heights Memorial Library recognizes photography and video recording by individuals and groups in a public setting is a right protected by the First Amendment.
Permission is not required for taking photographs or videos in public areas of the library building for personal, noncommercial use. However, taking photographs or videos is prohibited in some areas such as restrooms, areas reserved for staff use only, and areas reserved for nursing. Persons taking photographs and videos in the public space must abide by the library’s Code of Conduct policy and shall not (i) compromise a customer or staff member’s right to privacy, (ii) harass, intimidate, or threaten a customer or staff member, or (iii) block library aisles, walkways, stairwells, doors, or exits.
Commercial recording that may interfere with use of the library is prohibited without prior approval of library administration. The library may permit use of its facilities for the taking of commercial photographs or videos if the project does not interfere with the mission of the library. The library may charge a fee to offset costs incurred by the library to provide access to the facility and prior permission must be sought at least one week in advance.
Pursuant to Section 120/2.05 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/1 et seq.), any person may record the proceedings of the Library Board and other meetings required by the Act to be open to the public. The recordings shall not disrupt the meeting or create a safety hazard.
Photographs, audio and video may be livestreamed or recorded of people participating in library programs and activities. All persons attending library programs and activities, or using library facilities, thereby agree that any photograph or videorecording may be used by the library for promotional purposes, including social media, website, print and digital use, without additional prior notice or permission and without compensation to the participant.