Media
The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University staff stands ready to assist in the coverage and access of our author programs and schedules planned for the event.
We are pleased to assist journalists with accreditation and interviews in advance and during the New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University, as well as general background information regarding the event. Our book festival co-chairs and many of the presenters will be available for interviews.
Media credentials are required to cover the New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University. Credentials should be requested for each representative from your organization, including photographers and videographers.
To receive credentials, members of the media must submit this online form by March 24 and upon request, be able to provide legitimacy of outlet and/or assignment.
Credentialed media will receive priority access at the book festival, including access to author sessions. In addition, credentialed media will be allowed to take photographs at all venues and sessions and may request the use of the media room to conduct author interviews (space is limited and reserved on a first-come, first-served basis).
For media inquiries on the New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University, please contact:
Roger Dunaway, Assistant Director of Public Relations, Tulane University: roger@tulane.edu | 504-862-8240
Media Guidelines
As we prepare for the festival, please review the following important guidelines for the event:
- Media Check-In: Credentialed media must check in at the Media Credential Station located in the Lavin-Bernick Center (LBC), 2nd Floor, Room 202 (Rechler Room), before covering any events. This space is available as dedicated media workroom for filing stories and editing content.
- No Flash Photography: To avoid distracting speakers and attendees, flash photography is not permitted during any sessions.
- Restricted Areas: Access to backstage areas and green rooms is prohibited unless pre-approved by the media team.
- Interview Requests: All interview requests with authors, speakers, or festival staff must be arranged in advance through the media team.
- Equipment Guidelines: Please be mindful of walkways, exits and audience sightlines when using cameras, tripods or other equipment during sessions.
- Video Recording & Live Streaming: Full-session video recording or live streaming is not permitted without prior approval.
- Branding and Social Media Attribution: When posting festival-related content, please use the full official name: New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University. Please tag us at @nolabookfest and use the hashtag #nolabookfest.
- Respect for Speakers and Audiences: Move discreetly and minimize disruptions while capturing content during panels, readings and performances.
Media Resources
Digital Assets
Please note, use of New Orleans Book Festival logos by external media or partners should be pre-approved. Send requests to bookfest@tulane.edu.
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