Photography & Videography

The University of Missouri-Kansas City University Libraries provide collections, services, and study space for the UMKC community, and for visitors conducting research. The following guidelines govern photography and videography in the Miller Nichols and Health Sciences Libraries, and aim to help preserve our safe and respectful environment.

Photography or videography in the Libraries must not capture identifiable likenesses of individuals or related images, including the individuals’ computer work stations, books, periodicals, documents, etc., without their permission. For photography/videography taken on university premises, please have any person who is recognizable in the video or photograph sign a photo release from provided on the Photo Services Policies page.

Additionally:

  • Snapshot photography and videography is allowed as long as it is not disruptive to library users. Please contact the Libraries Administrative Office for details and approval prior to taking photos/video.
  • Organized, posed group or individual photography or videography for the purpose of class projects is allowed as long as it is not disruptive to library users. Please contact the Libraries Administrative Office for details and approval prior to taking photos/video.
  • Commercial photography and videography, large scale projects that require special equipment, or any project not mentioned within the scope of this policy must be approved by the Dean of Libraries (or proxy) and the Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications.
For questions about this policy, call (816) 235-1531 or email LibraryAdmin@umkc.edu.

The library will be closed on Thursday, June 19, for the federal Juneteenth holiday. Online resources and 24/7 chat assistance will remain available. 

Streaming video request

EXHIBIT DISPLAY TABLES

Case dimensions: 5’ long x 30” wide x 9” high sitting atop 3’ legs

Glass exhibit table

FIRST FLOOR GALLERY

The First Floor Gallery is located just inside the main entrance of the Miller Nichols Library.

Wall with exhibit content

Conference Room 325

Located on the Third Floor of Miller Nichols Library. For access, enter the library at the north ground floor entrance or the west first floor entrance. Then take the stairs or the elevator to the third floor..

Map of third floor of Miller Nichols Library