Flinders University Library
Policy on Exhibitions by Non-Library
Organisations
Members of the University community and external organisations may
mount exhibitions which support the cultural and intellectual life of
the University in suitable areas of the Library and its branches
(including the Noel Stockdale Room and the Central Library foyer),
subject to the following conditions:
- Requests to hold an exhibition in the Library should be
directed to the Special
Collections Librarian or the relevant Branch
Librarian, and a booking may be arranged for a period
convenient to the Library. Priority may be given to exhibitions
organised by the Library. The University Librarian retains the right to
determine the suitability of any exhibition (or any item in an exhibition) to be
included in the Library's exhibition program.
- The exhibition should be set up as expeditiously as
practicable, without impeding patrons' access to and use of
the Library either during the setting up or while the exhibition
is running, and with due regard for the safety of library patrons
and staff. The University Librarian reserves the right to
rearrange or remove exhibitions if necessary.
- For exhibitions in the Library foyer, the display cases
already in the foyer should be used if possible. The keys to the
display cases are available from the Special
Collections Librarian. If the Library’s display cases are
not used, the exhibitor may request the Library’s assistance
at a convenient time to move them to an appropriate storage area
in the Library.
- Material may not be attached directly to the interior of the foyer with pins or adhesives of any kind, and care must be taken not to mark or damage the walls or windows.
- The exhibitor is responsible for all work involved in mounting
the exhibition, and will provide all supplies, fasteners etc.
needed to mount the display.
- All items are displayed at the exhibitor’s own risk. Insurance,
if required, is the responsibility of the exhibitor. Exhibitors should note
that the Library display areas are public places and there are periods when
there will be minimal or no supervision. Exhibitors should exercise extreme
care before deciding to display valuable items even in locked display cases.
- The exhibitor must include in a prominent position the name of the
organisation responsible for the exhibition, and must provide the Library
with contact details of a person to whom enquiries may be directed.
W. T. Cations
University Librarian
March 2007
Please direct enquiries to the Special
Collections Librarian
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