Winter Break Hours and Services
Shields Library is closed through January 4, 2026. Digitization and interlibrary loan requests will be fulfilled after the library reopens on January 5.
Photography and Videography in the Library
Any individuals, groups, or members of the media wanting to take photos or videos in the library must receive permission from a library administrator.
A request form must be completed for each project and submitted to Library Administration (library@ucdavis.edu).
The following requirements apply to all photography and videography within the library:
- UC Davis Principles of Community must be followed
- Library users must not be disturbed or asked to move
- No close photography or filming of users without their express consent
- Library operations must not be interrupted
- Any props brought in must be removed immediately after filming
- Any furniture moved during the project must be restored to its original location
The approved request must be carried by members of the project while filming/photography is underway. If any disturbance is caused, any security guard or other library employee may ask project participants to cease filming/photography immediately.
UC Davis Strategic Communications should be contacted as a courtesy regarding any request from off-campus press or filmmakers.