LIBRARY POLICY

Helping patrons is the highest priority for the Library staff, but we also have numerous other duties throughout the day. Please be mindful of our time and obligations to other patrons, and confine your conversations accordingly. Also, please limit your requests to those typically performed by a Librarian. They may not perform personal care duties or any other actions outside the scope of their job.

The Library is funded by donors who aim to create a focused and peaceful place for writers, and to help those mastering the craft of writing for the screen. We will enforce the following rules to ensure a quiet and productive space for all users. Breaking the rules will result in suspension or expulsion from the Library.

  • We will not admit patrons without an appointment. Please do not show up without an appointment and ask for an exception.

  • Please socially distance when possible and stay home if you are not feeling well.

  • No food or drink except coffee or water with a secure lid.

  • Turn off or silence your cell phone when in the Library. Sound travels within the reception area, so please go outside if you need to make a call.

  • We are not a lending library, and you may not take photos of scripts. The scripts are copyrighted material and will be treated as such.

  • No oversized bags or luggage.

  • Provide a government or school issued ID or WGA card when reading library materials.

  • No sleeping in the Library.

  • Limit requests to the staff to those tasks that further the mission of the Foundation and are within the scope of the job duties of a librarian.

  • Do not disrupt the tranquility of the Library in any other way not specified above.

CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY

Our events educate, entertain, and build community among writers in Los Angeles. We try to create a safe, comfortable and memorable experience for all of our guests, panelists, and staff. To further those goals, we have the following set of rules.

As an attendee, you may not:

  • Engage in discriminatory behavior or offensive speech or actions concerning the gender, sexuality, race, disability, or religion of others.

  • Ask panelists for personal contact information such as phone or email.

  • Hand panelists your material in written or electronic form.

  • Monopolize panelists’ time or prevent others from interacting with panelists.

  • Verbally or physically harass panelists or staff.

  • Solicit panelists for business ventures or jobs.

  • Engage in any action that may harm, endanger, threaten or bring discomfort to anyone.

  • Harass, attempt to intimidate, become verbally combative or hostile towards, or fail to follow the directions of WGF staff.

  • Tape, record or broadcast the event in any manner without written permission.

By purchasing a ticket and/or attending an event hosted by The Writers Guild Foundation (“WGF”), you agree to follow these rules.  If you fail to follow the rules, you may be asked to leave the event and you will not be invited to future events.

By attending, you acknowledge and agree that your image or voice may be recorded.  You release all rights in these recordings and grant the WGF the right to use, publish, reproduce, and otherwise use such recordings anywhere in the world, for all time, in any medium, without payment.

If you have any questions or concerns about our Code of Conduct, please e-mail us.

EVENT TICKET POLICY

Proceeds from all events benefit the Writers Guild Foundation's Library, Archive and Outreach Programs. 

Ticket costs are NOT tax deductible as charitable contributions. The price of your ticket represents the fair value you are receiving. 

NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. All ticket sales are final.

Purchased seats that remain empty up to five minutes prior to show time may be released to members of our standby lines, when applicable. It is the responsibility of the ticketholder to inform Foundation staff ahead of time if they are running late in order to keep a hold on their seat. Your seat is no longer guaranteed past an event's start time.

Panelists are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances or scheduling changes.

Tickets may be transferred to another party at the discretion of the original ticket purchaser.

Got a question about events? Send us an e-mail.

PRIVACY POLICY

We use appropriate security measures to protect against the loss, misuse and alteration of data used by our system.

We will send you important email updates on upcoming events and programs provided by the Writers Guild Foundation. We will never share, sell, or rent individual email information with anyone for their promotional use, unless ordered by a court of law.

You can opt-out of these emails anytime by using the unsubscribe link at the bottom of every email.