University of Warsaw LibraryUniversity of Warsaw Library

 General Information

Thank you for your interest in the possibility of photographing and/or filming on the premises of the University Library.
Taking pictures for personal use is permitted without prior consent. You cannot use flash, a tripod or additional lighting.
Photographing and/or filming in the Main Reading Room is not permitted.
Tampering with the equipment of the library (for example, changing the placement of bookshelves, changing the position of the books, removing computers from desks, changing the position of tables) is not allowed.

 Licence for photos and/or filmmaking

Photographing and/or filming, which goes beyond the normal use, may be permitted only in exceptional cases and outside the opening times of the University Library (see Opening times). The licence is subject to a fee.
A written request for permission shall be sent by e-mail to the address promocja.buw@uw.edu.pl at least one week before the desired date.

In the request, you must provide the following information:

• place of shooting and/or filming,
• the reason for choosing the location,
• the content of the planned shots,
• the purpose of photos and/or film,
• the contact person/company,
• the date of taking photos and/or filming,
• approximate duration of taking photos and/or filming,
• the type of equipment used for photographing and/or filming,
• the number of visitors,
• date/place of material publication.

We also ask you to pay attention to the following rules.
People entering the premises of the University Library accept provisions of BUW Regulations (see the Regulations).
The University Library shall receive free copies of the publications, photos or videos.
The Mission of the University Library is to provide and promote an atmosphere conducive to learning, teaching and research, therefore, we reserve the right to restrict photography and/or film sessions in order to ensure the appropriate conditions for our readers.