This manual is to provide guidelines for library staff who are interested in mounting a library exhibit in the Sterling Memorial Library. The primary purpose of a library exhibit is to inform library readers about the resources available in the Yale libraries. The exhibits may include materials on a particular subject or event, recently received gifts, a special collection, library services, little-known or unique resources, materials about libraries, or other related information.
All exhibits are to be prepared by or under the supervision of library staff members.
Inquiries and proposals for exhibits in the Sterling and Cross Campus Libraries should be directed to the Senior Administrative Assistant for Public Services. Suggested exhibits will be reviewed by the Associate University Librarian for Public Services. The office of the Associate University Librarian for Public Services maintains the master calendar of exhibits in the Sterling and Cross Campus Libraries. Library staff can request advice on the process of developing an exhibit by contacting Library Administrative Services. To the extent possible, the aim of the exhibit or choice of topic is either to bring new or little-known collections and services to the attention of the library's readers or to reinforce knowledge and understanding of existing resources.