Dear Librarians, I need clarification about Library board meetings. I know they are open to the public and subject to the Open meetings Act, but can anyone record the board proceedings during a meeting? Also does any library use inside cameras in their children's room? Stephanie Daniels, Director Vanderlyn Community Center & Hartford Public Library 12 Church Street Hartford, MI 49057(269)588-5103http://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/
As I understand it, and as been reinforced by our attorney, yes, anyone may record and/or broadcast audio and/or video of a public meeting with or without permission or notice. Jeffrey Babbitt, MLIS Director Dorr Township Library 1804 Sunset Dr. Dorr, MI 49323 616-681-9678 (o) 269-598-6929 (m) From: "EMAIL TEAM via Michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org> To: "Michlib-l ListServ" <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 1:09:57 PM Subject: [Michlib-l] meetings Dear Librarians, I need clarification about Library board meetings. I know they are open to the public and subject to the Open meetings Act, but can anyone record the board proceedings during a meeting? Also does any library use inside cameras in their children's room? Stephanie Daniels, Director Vanderlyn Community Center & Hartford Public Library 12 Church Street Hartford, MI 49057 (269)588-5103 [ http://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/ | http://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/ ] _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l
Correct. This has been my experience as well. Our meetings during the peak of our book challenge situation were live streamed on facebook. I'll let someone else answer about cameras in children's room :). Amy Churchill Library Director Lapeer District Library "Where your story begins" 201 Village West Dr South Lapeer, MI 48446 achurchill@lib.lapeer.org library.lapeer.org 810.664.9521 ext 3113 On Tue, Nov 14, 2023 at 1:29 PM AD Jeffrey Babbitt via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
As I understand it, and as been reinforced by our attorney, yes, anyone may record and/or broadcast audio and/or video of a public meeting with or without permission or notice.
Jeffrey Babbitt, MLIS Director Dorr Township Library 1804 Sunset Dr. Dorr, MI 49323 616-681-9678 (o) 269-598-6929 (m)
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Dear Librarians,
I need clarification about Library board meetings. I know they are open to the public and subject to the Open meetings Act, but can anyone record the board proceedings during a meeting?
Also does any library use inside cameras in their children's room?
Stephanie Daniels, Director Vanderlyn Community Center & Hartford Public Library 12 Church Street Hartford, MI 49057 (269)588-5103 http://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/
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Hi, Stephanie- It is also my understanding that meetings can be streamed/recorded. And yes, we have security cameras in our children's areas. Britney Dillon (she/her/hers) Library Director Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library 302 E. Main St. Belding, MI 48809 616.794.1450 "You want weapons? We're in a library. Books are the best weapon in the world. This room's the greatest arsenal we could have. Arm yourself!" - The Doctor From: "AD Jeffrey Babbitt via Michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org> To: "EMAIL TEAM" <hartfordlib@yahoo.com> Cc: "Michlib-l ListServ" <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 1:27:09 PM Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] meetings As I understand it, and as been reinforced by our attorney, yes, anyone may record and/or broadcast audio and/or video of a public meeting with or without permission or notice. Jeffrey Babbitt, MLIS Director Dorr Township Library 1804 Sunset Dr. Dorr, MI 49323 616-681-9678 (o) 269-598-6929 (m) From: "EMAIL TEAM via Michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org> To: "Michlib-l ListServ" <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 1:09:57 PM Subject: [Michlib-l] meetings Dear Librarians, I need clarification about Library board meetings. I know they are open to the public and subject to the Open meetings Act, but can anyone record the board proceedings during a meeting? Also does any library use inside cameras in their children's room? Stephanie Daniels, Director Vanderlyn Community Center & Hartford Public Library 12 Church Street Hartford, MI 49057 (269)588-5103 [ http://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/ | http://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/ ] _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l
Hello Stephanie: Section 3 of the Open Meetings Act, MCL 15.263 http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-15-263 indicates that members of the public may record, or broadcast a public meeting. However, the public body may implement reasonable regulations/policies to prevent such recording from disrupting the meeting. (forbidding the blocking of exits, entrances and aisles, for example). Such recording may be done without approval or prior notification of the public body. The Attorney General's Open Meetings Act Handbook is a good resources for OMA information: https://www.michigan.gov/ag/-/media/Project/Websites/AG/open-meetings/OMA-Handbook-October-2022.pdf?rev=1a0f1edea36c491b8e4728ba2f3e1bf3&hash=0E23BA7A7A990B5998CEF986EF1CB5DB If your board is having a specific issue, you may wish to consult your attorney. Please don't hesitate to reach out iof I can offer any additional information. Sincerely, Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC@michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. "If there is any fixed star in our constitutional constellation,it is that no official, high or petty, can prescribe what shall be orthodox in politics, nationalism, religion, or other matters of opinion...." West Va. Bd. Of Ed. V. Barnette, 319 U.S., at 642. The Michigan School Meals program allows for all public school students, grades Pre-K to 12, to eat breakfast and lunch for free. Learn more<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/food/michigan-school-meals>. [cid:image001.jpg@01DA171A.5A3210B0] From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> On Behalf Of AD Jeffrey Babbitt via Michlib-l Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 1:27 PM To: EMAIL TEAM <hartfordlib@yahoo.com> Cc: Michlib-l ListServ <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] meetings CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse@michigan.gov<mailto:abuse@michigan.gov> As I understand it, and as been reinforced by our attorney, yes, anyone may record and/or broadcast audio and/or video of a public meeting with or without permission or notice. Jeffrey Babbitt, MLIS Director Dorr Township Library 1804 Sunset Dr. Dorr, MI 49323 616-681-9678 (o) 269-598-6929 (m) ________________________________ From: "EMAIL TEAM via Michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> To: "Michlib-l ListServ" <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 1:09:57 PM Subject: [Michlib-l] meetings Dear Librarians, I need clarification about Library board meetings. I know they are open to the public and subject to the Open meetings Act, but can anyone record the board proceedings during a meeting? Also does any library use inside cameras in their children's room? Stephanie Daniels, Director Vanderlyn Community Center & Hartford Public Library 12 Church Street Hartford, MI 49057 (269)588-5103 http://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/ _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:Michlib-l@mcls.org> https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l
From my experience, yes anyone can record the meetings. I had an individual at my previous job, during the height of my book/community challenge, set up a whole production of cameras and mics to do their YouTube live for the meetings. As for the cameras in the children's room, I will pass that off to someone else.
Best, *Bryonna Barton* Library Director Eaton Rapids Area District Library 220 S. Main Street Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 517-663-0950 x401 bbarton@eradl.org On Tue, Nov 14, 2023 at 1:17 PM EMAIL TEAM via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Dear Librarians,
I need clarification about Library board meetings. I know they are open to the public and subject to the Open meetings Act, but can anyone record the board proceedings during a meeting?
Also does any library use inside cameras in their children's room?
Stephanie Daniels, Director Vanderlyn Community Center & Hartford Public Library 12 Church Street Hartford, MI 49057 (269)588-5103 http://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/ _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l
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