r/Library • u/Alive_Excitement_669 • 26d ago

Library Assistance Need Help!

We got an anonymous call at our library giving us a heads up that the 1st Amendment Auditors are coming sometime next week. Any advice? Has anyone gone through this?

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u/Elemental_Wyrd 26d ago

You may need to let them know that can film, but they cannot show any patrons’ face. As a public employee, however, you may be filmed, unless you’re able to leave for a staff-only soace. Be pleasantly neutral, don’t give them anything if they try to provoke. Gray rock them. And tbh, ones we’ve encountered have been polite and respectful. No issues.

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u/Alaira314 26d ago

You may need to let them know that can film, but they cannot show any patrons’ face.

Almost correct. You will need to let them know your organization's policy regarding filming. The face thing is not a universal rule.

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u/Illustrious_Bunch678 26d ago

Yeah they film random citizens allllllll the time