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We have white frames in three sizes for item presentation on the walls: small (12" x 16"), midsize (18" x 20"), and large (24" x 30"). See the diagram below for a visual aid. The frames are stored in a closet on the 4th floor when not in use.
"Rising white 4-ply" is our house color for mat board.
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The suggested capacity for each case is 8-10 items, with the suggestion that less can often be more, especially if materials are text-heavy. It is also important to consider how labels will fit into case layouts (both individual item labels and thematic labels, if necessary).
Preservation Services can construct mountings and supports that help display items in the cases to their best advantage/fit them in the available space; library staff should consult with Preservation Services when considering layout options for each case and before finalizing each case–supports are built individually based on an item's location within the display, so cooperation is required in order to have things work smoothly and successfully.
| Large Rectangular Cases (4) |
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| Linen-covered deck: 53 3/8" x 28 1/8" |
| Bonnet height: 8 3/4" |
| Full interior: 59" x 33" |
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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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- Floor space and pathways in and around cases and other stationery obstacles (pillars, etc.)
- Type Font size, color contrast, and height of labels mounted on walls
- The minimum size to be used in printed labels in the gallery is 18pt in Arial font.
- Sound levels and captioning on A/V
- Availability of handouts or other textual guides
- Light effects or possible strobing in video
- Content warnings or contextualization for potentially traumatizing materials
- Tour options for d/Deaf or hearing-impaired visitors
- Image description and screen reader-accessible text in the online exhibition
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