Presentation
If you Build it...Reaching Beyond the Campus Community via Arts Based Programming
Association of College and Research Libraries Annual Conference
(2019)
Abstract
Academic libraries often struggle with the perception of being seen as inaccessible, closed-off, or restricted - particularly by members of the community not affiliated with the university. This poster describes a collaborative initiative born out of a desire to engage with potential library users beyond the university community. Our initiative included arts-based programming and collaborations with the University Musical Society, the public library, Special Collections, and the university Latinx student organization. Our programming resulted in increased engagement with our collections, exhibits and spaces by members of the public and an opportunity to be seen as a welcoming public space.
Keywords
- outreach,
- library science,
- exhibits,
- inclusion,
- latinx communities,
- latino communities,
- arts,
- programming
Disciplines
Publication Date
Winter April 11, 2019
Location
Cleveland, Ohio
Citation Information
Sheila García and Jesus Espinoza. "If you Build it...Reaching Beyond the Campus Community via Arts Based Programming" Association of College and Research Libraries Annual Conference (2019) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/sheila-garcia/8/
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