Filming & Photography Policy

Filming or photographing collection materials and exhibits with a cell phone in University Libraries’ facilities for individual research purposes and personal use is encouraged. Library users are responsible for ensuring that such photography complies with copyright laws and fair use guidelines.

Bizzell Memorial Library, Norman Campus

Professional photography in Bizzell Memorial Library, including the Great Reading Room, is allowed without prior approval on the following days:

• Friday: 5 pm to closing
• Saturday: All open hours
• Sunday: Noon - 4 pm

Robert M. Bird Library, Harold Hamm Health Campus

Filming in the History of Medicine requires prior approval and is available Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, by appointment only. Professional photography in the Bird Library is allowed without prior approval on the following days:

• Saturday: All open hours
• Sunday: All open hours

Schusterman Library, Tulsa Campus

Professional photography is allowed without prior approval on the following days:

• Friday: 1 pm - 5 pm
• Saturday: 1 pm - 5 pm
• Sunday: 1 pm - 5 pm

Donald E. Pray Law Library, Norman Campus

To reserve space for photography or filming, please contact the Law Library director by completing a Law Library Event Reservation Form at least two weeks prior to the event.

• Professional photography outside these hours requires prior written approval.
• Schedules may be altered for special events or building maintenance.
• Cell phone photography is allowed in library public areas during all open hours.
• All professional filming in library facilities requires prior written permission.
• Filming and photographing library users or personnel without first obtaining written consent from individuals being filmed or photographed is prohibited.
• Filming and photography that cause a disturbance to library users is prohibited at all times.
• Library facilities’ furniture, materials, and exhibits cannot be moved or altered for filming and photography.
• Professional filming and photography are not allowed in library facilities during dead week or finals week (typically the last two weeks of each semester).

To request permission to film or photograph, complete an online request form using the appropriate campus links below:

• Bizzell, Bird, and Schusterman Libraries Request Form
• Donald E. Pray Law Library Request Form