We tried using Flickr for our historic photos, but it really was not a great solution for us. It turned out to take a great deal of time, and too many members of the public just weren't that keen on using it. We might go back to it someday if staffing allows us to spend more time with it, but for now it's just not in the cards.
For those who do want to use Flickr, check out the Tech Soup site. They used to have a deal there for libraries that allowed for the privileges of a paid account for free. Deanna Killeen From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Holly Gordon Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 9:19 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [ctls-l] FW: Use of Flickr by libraries I am pretty sure you need to get permission from the people in the pictures. Also we have to be careful that we do not photograph children in foster care or in a protective situation. We have a childcare center that houses women and their children who have left an abusive situation. Kim Adele Kroll Director Lena Armstrong Public Library P.O. Box 120 Belton, Texas 76513 ________________________________ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Holly Gordon Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 8:08 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [ctls-l] Use of Flickr by libraries I got this question recently -- do any of you have policies for photos? Please reply to this list. "We take tons of photos at our library events, and would love to post them to Flickr to share them. Are you aware of any libraries with a policy governing this? Are there legal ramifications, or are we okay using photos taken at a public event, as long as we don't identify the people in them? Thanks for any guidance you can give me! " Holly Gordon Technical Support & Network Systems Specialist Central Texas Library System, Inc. 1005 West 41st Street, Suite 100 Austin, TX 78756 512-583-0704 ext.15 www.ctls.net <http://www.ctls.net/>
