phographing people from car
Dec 14, 2019 10:10:57 #
johngault007 wrote:
White House is a federal building, with other regulations and stipulations based on security, clearance levels, and employees that are assigned there. The most public libraries are not federal buildings and therefore do not fall under federal regulations and guidelines.
I can never legally carry in a federal building, but every public library in my area does not fall under those restrictions. So the three sided mat just became two-sided?
I can never legally carry in a federal building, but every public library in my area does not fall under those restrictions. So the three sided mat just became two-sided?
If you could see past your nose, you would realize that a government
department whether federal, state, or local can impose their own laws...
ie Council by-laws for example.
A by-law is a law made by a council. By-laws relate to the functions and powers
of councils as established under the Local Government Act 1993 and applies to
the municipal area of the council that has made the by-law.
My public library which is funded by the local council; of which I am a rate payer
does not allow temere photography of people in the library.
Now put on your 3 sided square dunces cap and go sit on the naughty chair in the corner.
Dec 14, 2019 10:22:19 #
splatbass wrote:
A public library is owned by the taxpayer and is not private property. It is public, and you can take pictures unless they specifically forbid it.
That's my point... they have the right to forbid photography... even though
the library is owned by (LOL) the taxpayer.
It owned by the taxpayer... verbally... or in spirit... in a way
that is hardly tangible... like in our imaginations.
Owned by the tax payer! Perrrrlllleeeeez
Dec 14, 2019 10:26:36 #
I'm getting out of this thread, it's been over run
by a heard of sheep.
Or at least a bunch of goomers
that's had the wool pulled over their eyes.
Look out! The shepherds coming!
by a heard of sheep.
Or at least a bunch of goomers
that's had the wool pulled over their eyes.
Look out! The shepherds coming!
Dec 14, 2019 10:31:01 #
Abo wrote:
If you could see past your nose, you would realize... (show quote)
I only made a clear distinction between federal buildings (White House), and public libraries (usually funded by local government) in the U.S. So in your country things work different (notice I didn't say better or worse to fuel your rage
), but here, constitutional rights can't be changed for citizens by local governments. None of the local libraries (local gov't funded) here have any posted rules against photography, but the military bases (federal) do.
But I'm glad we can have discussions without people getting out of hand, it's a good look on you
Dec 14, 2019 11:11:23 #
Since public libraries have come under discussion, let me suggest this http://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/meetingroomsqa The American Library Association has had these statements carefully vetted. Note that the ALA considers public libraries designated or limited public fora.
As a retired professional librarian with over 13 years experience as a Director of regional libraries both in Georgia and Virginia I would add that most libraries require prior approval of materials posted on bulletin boards, etc, and hand-outs left for public distribution. Most won't accept religious or political materials, feeling that to accept one party's or one denomination's materials would require ALL such material.
To my knowledge, all public libraries require that meetings, etc, be open to the public. Few would allow private "parties," for a birthday or whatever. Prior approval for using a meeting room is generally required, although an impromptu study group would usually be welcomed, given space availability.
Photography in a library? Usually no problem unless the shooter is disruptive. General views are fine, but no flash. Putting a camera in a library patron's face - without the subject's permission - is really frowned upon. I've shot many library photos, especially at children's programs. At such parents are informed that pictures may be taken possibly for publication. Again these are generally group shots.
After those 13 years as a Director I decided to become an Assistant Director. Lots of fun, far fewer headaches!
As a retired professional librarian with over 13 years experience as a Director of regional libraries both in Georgia and Virginia I would add that most libraries require prior approval of materials posted on bulletin boards, etc, and hand-outs left for public distribution. Most won't accept religious or political materials, feeling that to accept one party's or one denomination's materials would require ALL such material.
To my knowledge, all public libraries require that meetings, etc, be open to the public. Few would allow private "parties," for a birthday or whatever. Prior approval for using a meeting room is generally required, although an impromptu study group would usually be welcomed, given space availability.
Photography in a library? Usually no problem unless the shooter is disruptive. General views are fine, but no flash. Putting a camera in a library patron's face - without the subject's permission - is really frowned upon. I've shot many library photos, especially at children's programs. At such parents are informed that pictures may be taken possibly for publication. Again these are generally group shots.
After those 13 years as a Director I decided to become an Assistant Director. Lots of fun, far fewer headaches!
Dec 15, 2019 00:37:23 #
splatbass wrote:
Please cite case law to back up your claim.
Thank you.
Please cite case law to back up your claim.
Thank you.
LOL.
Haven't noticed you citing any case law.
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