Overview of Library Exhibits & Displays
The University Library (which includes James G. Leyburn Library & Telford Science Library) features many spaces that are perfect for housing exhibits and displays.
Guest Curate a Library Exhibit or Display
The University Library encourages W&L faculty/staff and students to submit exhibit ideas and act as guest curators of our exhibit and display spaces. Curating an exhibit in the University Library can serve as a scholarly exercise for courses or an exciting activity for campus organizations!
The library can help guest curators with the research, setup, and printing required for exhibits and displays. Additionally, the library maintains a thorough Exhibit/Display Manual to help guest curators navigate the exhibit/display creation process.
If you are interested in guest curating an exhibit or display, please contact Emily Cook, Instructional Design Specialist.
Digital Exhibits
Physical exhibits within the University Library may have an accompanying digital exhibit. Browse online exhibits at Digital Exhibits at Washington and Lee University Library.
Exhibit & Display Calendar
Below is the calendar for current and upcoming exhibits and displays.
To prepare for #BannedBooksWeek, the University Library will display challenged and banned books throughout the month of September. What are banned books? Learn more at www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/banned.
Stop by, meet some of Mock Convention’s organizers & grab a slice of pizza!
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Because of this, Leyburn Library will display books on domestic and family violence.
Celebrate the 200th anniversary of Frankenstein. Learn more at frankenreads.org.
Displayed items come from the Jack Freeman Antarctic Book Collection.
*Exhibit dates are subject to change.*
Procedures & Policies
The University Library has developed procedures and best practices for curating/creating exhibits and displays, which are outlined in our Exhibit & Display Manual.
While also included in the Exhibit & Display Manual, policies governing the curation/creation of exhibits and displays are available for review on our policies webpage.
