Exhibit Guidelines
Through events and exhibits, the Waidner-Spahr Library enhances the cultural and academic life of the community by illuminating resources and research activity, and promoting scholarship and creative endeavors on campus. We invite Dickinson students, faculty, and staff to host or sponsor activities in the library. To request exhibit or display space in the library, submit the Exhibit Proposal Form at least one month prior to your proposed activity date. The library's Space Planning Committee will review submitted proposals. If approved, a committee member will email you to help you finalize your plan.
When submitting your proposal, please keep in mind the following guidelines:
- Exhibits should enrich the learning experience of the Dickinson community and should include respect for the dignity of others at all times. The library supports the American Library Association’s Intellectual Freedom Principles for Academic Libraries as it relates to library exhibits.
- The exhibitor is responsible for providing an introduction to the exhibit or program and a digital image to be used on the library’s website and digital signs. The library reserves the right to proofread and approve submitted texts.
Reserving a Space for Your Exhibit
Exhibit Spaces
The library accommodates a variety of exhibits and displays throughout the year including exhibits in display cases located throughout the building, photo exhibits using display panels or easels, academic poster sessions, temporary art installations, and much, much more.
Library exhibit spaces include:
| Exhibit Space | Location | Can Accommodate |
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| Archives Hallway | Lower Level |
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| Friends of the Library Area | Lower Level |
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| Circulation Desk Area | Main Level |
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| Circulation/Writing Center Hallway | Main Level |
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| Reference Area | Main Level |
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| Upper Landing | Upper Level (Less Quiet Side) |
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Exhibit Space Images
