Library Displays

Displaying Library Materials It’s More Than Just Merchandising

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Why are we doing this presentation? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Benefits ,[object Object],[object Object]

Benefits You can schmooze with your collection !

Factors of Effectiveness ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

1. Physical setup: location What’s the foot traffic ?

1. Physical setup: location What’s near by ?

1. Physical setup: fixtures The Friends of the Library is a great source of support : www.folmc.org

1. Physical setup: fixtures Use an inexpensive retail item in a creative way Get lucky at a yard sale

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1. Physical setup: access Can all the items be fully seen? Are all the items well supported ? Can a customer pick up or return them easily ?

2. Subject focus ,[object Object]

2. S ubject focus ,[object Object]

2. S ubject focus ,[object Object],[object Object]

2. S ubject focus ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

2. Subject focus You can highlight an early literacy skill

2. S ubject focus You can even turn a whole section of your collection into a display

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3. Visual appeal ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

3. V isual appeal Which of these two galleries would you rather shop in ?

3. V isual appeal ,[object Object],Fight visual clutter today Don’t hide the trees in the forest. Keep it simple. LESS IS MORE

And don’t forget… ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Credits ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Locations for Library Photos: Bethesda, Davis, Gaithersburg Long Branch, Rockville, Silver Spring

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