from drab to fab: using library displays to transform and engage
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Presented at GaCOMO14 by Rori Brewer, Kiara Bynum, and Amy Thompson, Kennesaw State UniversityTRANSCRIPT
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From Drab to FabKiara Bynum, Amy Thompson, Rori Brewer
From Drab to Fab
Using Library Displays to Transform and Engage
Rori Brewer, Kiara Bynum, and Amy ThompsonKennesaw State University
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“Looks like a prison
with less sunlight.” ~LibQual
2011
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“When I come in the library I am reminded of a line from an old song, ‘It’s dark as a dungeon way down in the mine.’ That's about how appealing the library is as a place.”
~ LibQual 2011 Survey
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14%
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“The Display Committee . . .strives to create, foster and maintain an inviting physical
space in which students and faculty can feel
comfortable and engaged while utilizing the Library and
its resources.”
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VISUAL ARTS RESOURCE CENTER
Technical Services
‘Year Of’ Program
GWST
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64%
“The library looks SO MUCH BETTER!”
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The Future
• Create a LibGuide or website
• Student Assistant participation
• Increased involvement with liaisons/ other department
• A budget ?
• Consolidation – working with SPSU
• Renovation – Including them in plans
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