Exhibit Guidelines

Purpose of Exhibits

Increase awareness of BU Libraries' collections, services, and events
Promote circulation and use of BU Libraries' collections
Highlight University, local, national, or international events
Educate library users
Contribute to creating an interesting and inviting atmosphere in the BU Libraries
Strengthen partnerships among BU Libraries, University, and the wider community

Exhibits Committee

Exhibits Committee members prepare or collaborate in preparing exhibits. We welcome your inquiries, comments, and suggestions, which you may e-mail or call any member of the Exhibits Committee. The Exhibits Committee will respond to your inquiries, comments, and suggestions and will notify requestors of decisions in a timely manner.

Committee Members:

Jean Green	Special Collections	777-3912
Judy Jacyna	Cataloging	777-2861
Angelique Jenks-Brown	Science Reference	777-4596
Marcy Strong	Cataloging	777-6867
Janice Whipple	Technical Services	777-4743

Responsibilities:

Meet regularly
Record and archive meeting minutes
Schedule exhibits and maintain an exhibits calendar
Coordinate preparation and presentation of exhibits
Arrange for timely rotation of exhibits
Write Exhibit Guidelines
Recommend, order, and maintain equipment and materials needed for exhibits
Archive exhibits (paper and web versions)
Identify, secure, and maintain an exhibit preparation work area
Secure necessary cleaning, upkeep and maintenance of display areas
Write and maintain an Exhibits Manual

Criteria for Exhibits

Library Exhibits will incorporate the following principles:

Relate to the teaching, research, and service mission of the Libraries and University
Be fair-minded and sensitive regarding themes and issues of potential controversy
Be consistent with freedom of information and cultural diversity
Be well thought out, adequately prepared, and aesthetically pleasing
Display materials relevant to the theme of the exhibit
Promote the materials, services, functions, and goals of the Libraries
Not promote personal, commercial, or parochial organizational positions
Facilitate cooperation among BU Libraries, the University, and surrounding communities

We recommend that exhibits showcase materials on a particular subject or event, gifts recently received by the BU Libraries, special collections, little known or unique resources, library services, materials about libraries, or other related information.

Display Cases

Bartle Library display cases are located in the main lobby, on the mezzanine, at the entrance to Special Collections, and in the Special Collections Reading Room. Science Library display cases are located: at the main entrance and in the main lobby. For further information about exhibit cases please call or email a committee member.

Duration of Exhibits

The duration of exhibits varies. The Library reserves the right to extend or shorten the duration of an exhibit based on special requests, lectures and events, changing priorities, and the availability of staff.

Publicity

Featured on Current Exhibits Page
Meets University Publication Guidelines
Advertised by means of posters and other means in cooperation with the Public Relations Committee
Disseminated through official BU media such as Dateline, Inside, etc.