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The Nook is the small room off the far side of the gallery. It has a TV screen that can be used to show A/V and several shelves that can be used to present published materials related to the exhibition for visitors to read. In past exhibitions, these have included both collections materials that are not too rare or delicate and duplicates or use copies or collections materials purchase specifically for the exhibition. The Nook can also be a place to spotlight another aspect of the exhibition or to present an interactive activity, such as a reflection writing activity, mock election/voting booth, or bulletin board with flyers from community organizations that visitors can connect with. The Nook is also more generally a spot for visitors to sit briefly and reflect on the exhibition. Take-away swag like postcards are often offered in the Nook.
Note that the lighting in the Nook is dimmer than in the main gallery, which may make reading small text a challenge. Library staff have been in conversation with gallery staff about option for improving the lighting situation in the Nook.
d. A/V in exhibitions
The two main ways A/V has been incorporated into past exhibitions is via the screen in the Nook and the projector in the main gallery. Often, looped video will play in the Nook while the projector displays a series of static images (portraits with text, collections images), either with or without audio.
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