Harris Learning Library

Film/photo shoots for class assignments, institutional marketing purposes, or personal use are permitted in the library free of charge provided that the Executive Director, Library Services, or designate has been contacted in advance. As much as possible we will accommodate student film projects and assignments, as well as institutional marketing and public relations filming/photos.

Film/photo shoots for commercial purposes must receive prior written approval from the Executive Director, Library Services. Fees may be charged for commercial film/photo shoots.  

The needs of library users take priority in considering requests for film/photo shoots. We ask that you do not film/photograph library staff or library users without prior consent. We also ask that if any re-arrangements of furniture, books or other material are required that this be discussed in advance. Requests for film/photo shoots outside of library operating hours require special permission and staffing arrangements; fees will be applied. During film/photo shoots, please respect:

• the privacy, study, work, research, teaching, and safety of library users and staff
• library policies and procedures
• safety protocols; do not block access to entrances/exits, stairways, corridors

Right to deny or terminate requests

The Executive Director reserves the right to:

• determine which areas of the library may or may not be used for film/photo shoots
• deny use during the academic year
• terminate any photography or filming that is disruptive, compromises library policies and/or the health and safety of library users, staff, and film shoot participants.

Contact the Executive Director, Library Services with all inquiries to use the Harris Learning Library for an event. Inquiries made well in advance of the proposed event will be appreciated.

The primary purpose of the Harris Learning Library is to serve, support and advance the teaching, learning and research needs of the students, faculty and staff of Nipissing University and Canadore College. All individuals are asked to respect:

• the privacy, study, work, research, teaching of library users and library staff
• library policies, procedures, and operational needs/requirements
• safety of library users/staff and security/safety protocols.

These guidelines reflect the Library's operational needs and supplement the institutional policies, procedures, and requirements of Canadore College and Nipissing University (Health, Safety, Security, Risk Management, Facilities, and Conference Services).

Institutional/internal requests: please consult with the Executive Director, Library Services in advance. As much as possible we will accommodate requests, particularly those that support and promote the educational purposes of Canadore College and Nipissing University.

Requests from external agencies must receive prior written approval from the Executive Director, Library Services and/or appropriate institutional  designate(s). Fees will be applied for use of the Library. 

If a smudging ceremony is planned for an event, additional arrangements and notification will be necessary.  Re-arrangements of furniture, equipment, or other materials must be discussed in advance. Please note: depending on the re-arrangement needs, consultation with the Facilities Department will be required; it may not be possible to accommodate certain requests.

Solicitation is not permitted in the Library; requests to hold events or displays with the intent to promote services and/or sell products to library users will not be approved.

Depending on the nature of the event, time of year, library priorities, competing expectations, and operational requirements, it may not be possible to accommodate requests. Requests to hold events outside of library operating hours will require special permission and staffing/security arrangements; fees will be applied.

The Executive Director reserves the right to:

• determine which areas of the library may or may not be used for an event
• deny use during the academic year
• terminate any event that is disruptive, compromises library policies and/or institutional policies, health and safety of library users, staff, and event participants.

Please also see Filming/Photo Shoots in the Library