Mission & Policies

Library Displays Policy

5.5.4 Displays in Library Departments

Displays within departments are used to promote the use of library materials. Displays may feature library materials that provide information on issues of local, national or global import, or feature library materials of cultural, recreational or educational interest. Library departments may also create displays that provide an opportunity for library users to view new materials, promote the use of interesting or underutilized materials and services, or provide easy access to materials that are in high demand. The Junior room may display writings, art work, or crafts prepared by children eighth grade and younger, submitted by a classroom teacher of a school located in Downers Grove or the leader of an organized non-profit children's group that includes children who are residents of Downers Grove.

5.5.5 Displays in Display Cases

The purpose of the display cases is to promote library materials, services, and programs. Displays may focus on a particular service or program, or displays may be topical and feature relevant library materials. The display cases are also used to promote the Friends of the Library; and to provide information about governmental agencies and public schools that serve the residents of Downers Grove.

The small display cases at the entrance to the Children's Department may be used to showcase collections of items of interest to, and appropriate for viewing by, children up to the sixth grade.

From 5. Library Services ~ 5.5 Library Exhibits and Displays ~ 5.5.4 Displays in Library Departments and 5.5.5 Displays in Display Cases, revised 2/9/2000.