The University of Kansas Libraries

KU Libraries to unveil new multimedia exhibit space

The University of Kansas Libraries will unveil a new major exhibit space in Watson Library on February 12. The new Library Gallery will feature five floor and wall cases as well as multimedia displays. Revolving exhibits will highlight library collections and campus scholarship through the exploration of different themes.

The inaugural exhibit, “Environmental Change: an Interdisciplinary Perspective,” marks a collaboration between the Libraries and other departments including the Institute for Policy & Social Research C-CHANGE, KU Design Department, the Department of Dance, KU EcoHawks/School of Engineering, CReSIS and the Spencer Museum of Art.

Sarah Goodwin Thiel, KU digital services librarian and chair of the KU Libraries Exhibits Committee, said she looks forward to the eclectic exhibits to come.

“This new program illustrates the Libraries’ commitment to supporting scholarly research on campus and encourages further collaboration between the libraries and other cultural centers,” she said. “It further asserts the library as a partner in this respect.”

Goodwin Thiel said the first exhibit, which will run through April 2, will offer a wide range of supplements, including improvisational dance videos from the Department of Dance.

“This first exhibit coincides with the Spencer Museum of Art’s upcoming exhibit on climate change,” she said. “Environmental issues are of particular interest to the KU community right now.”

Goodwin Thiel noted that the KU Libraries Exhibits Committee encourages suggestions for exhibit topics. For more information on submitting exhibit proposals, contact Goodwin Thiel at sgthiel@ku.edu.

The grand opening will be from 5-7 pm Thursday, February 12 on the third floor of Watson Library. The event is open to the public. RSVP by contacting Courtney Foat at cfoat@ku.edu or 785-864-3601.