from drab to fab: using library displays to transform and engage

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

“Looks like a prison

with less sunlight.” ~LibQual

2011

“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

14%

“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.”

VISUAL ARTS RESOURCE CENTER

Technical Services

‘Year Of’ Program

GWST

64%

“The library looks SO MUCH BETTER!”

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