Library Exhibits
Purpose of library exhibits
The library's exhibits program involves the academic community in visual learning experiences that are informative and educational in nature and reflect the diversity of the university's curriculum and community. Exhibits supporting the library's goals and curricular goals of academic programs are given priority.
The library sponsors its own exhibits and considers requests to provide temporary/rotating space for academic departments, student groups recognized by the university, and faculty and students who wish to sponsor an exhibit. Exhibits are managed through the library's Special Collections Department with support and final approval of the office of the University Librarian.
Exhibit Policies
All library exhibits are guided by our commitment to:
- stimulating library users' educational and cultural interests while reflecting the university's mission statement.
- affirming the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights, which states "…library resources should be provided for the interest, information and enlightenment of all people of the community that the library serves."
- campus policies on Freedom of Expression.
Due to the open nature of the library's public spaces, neither the University nor the library can assume responsibility for the security of exhibit items.
For more information, please contact the library's Exhibits Curator, Catherine Trujillo, or the library's Administrative Services office at 805-756-2345.
