About Gallery Spaces
- Bostock Technology Alcove
- Divinity School Library Exhibit Space
- IAS Office Exhibit Space
- Lilly Library Exhibit Space
- Medical Center Library Exhibit Space
- Old Perk Entranceway
- Perkins Gallery
- Preservation Department Exhibit Case
- Rare Book Room Cases
- Rare Book Room Hall Cases
- Special Collections Gallery
Bostock Technology Alcove
Location: Bostock Library (Lower Level 1 outside the Link learning center)
Contact: Visual Arts Committee | grace.huang@duke.edu | see: Application
Description of space:
One wall with a hanging rail, approximately 60 feet long.
Policy for use of space:
This is a space designated for 2-dimensional objects created by students. The Duke University Union Visual Arts Committee administers this space.
Divinity School Library Space
Location: Divinity School Library (in the Gray Building, to the right of Duke Chapel)
Contact: Beth M. Sheppard, Director | bsheppard@div.duke.edu | 919-660-3452
Description of space:
Two small display cases. Wall space accommodating visual art, approximately fifteen linear feet.
Policy for use of space:
Divinity School Arts Committee reviews applications for exhibits, which must also be approved by the Director of the Library. Preference is given to exhibits about the library, or exhibits which express the mission of the Divinity School through art.
IAS Office Exhibit Space
Location: Bostock Library (second floor, outside of the International and Area Studies offices)
Contact: Kristina Troost, Head, IAS, Librarian for Japan | kristina.troost@duke.edu | 919-660-5844
Description of space:
Two glass display cabinets about 6' wide x 9 ' tall, one with no shelves, one with 5 shelves.
Policy for use of space:
Should present international collections.
Lilly Library Space
Location: Lilly Library
Contact: Kelley Lawton | kelley.lawton@duke.edu | 919-660-5990
Description of space:
Exhibit cases in the foyer of the Lilly Library and on the north mezzanine of Lilly Library's second floor house photographs, memorabilia, art, and other items of interest to our patrons. These exhibits change throughout the school year. For information about items on permanent display, visit Lilly Library Artworks: A Virtual Guide. Additional gallery space in the first floor stack entry hallways is also available. Wall space accommodating visual art, measures approximately 30 linear feet in the south hallway and 34 linear feet in the north hallway.
Policy for use of space:
Display cases are used to mount periodic exhibits of materials highlighting the libraries' collections, recent acquisitions or special themes and subjects. Hallway gallery space exhibits are coordinated in conjunction with the Library Exhibits Program.
Medical Center Library and Archives Exhibits
Location: Medical Center Library and Archives (various spaces in the building)
Contact: Suzanne Porter, Curator, History of Medicine Collections | porte004@mc.duke.edu | 919-660-1143
Description of space:
There are multiple exhibit spaces in the Medical Library and Archives. There are permanent exhibits including Apothecary Jars in the lower lobby, a Medicinal Herb Garden Exhibit in the History of Medicine reading room terrace, a History of Stereotactic Neurosurgery, 65th General Hospital, Undersea and Hyperbaric medical Society; Schilling Library Memorabilia all on the 1st stack level, a Zeiss Microscope on the balcony and more exhibits in the Trent Room in the lower level room 102. There are also new exhibits (constantly changing) in 4 cases of the lower lobby, 1 case in the main lobby, 3 cases in the mezzanine and a Milia wall with 6 light gray modules (each 40 inches wide by 8 feet tall) also located in the mezzanine.
Policy for use of space:
Virtually all our exhibit space is dedicated to sharing and marketing our historical and archival materials. The only space available for guest exhibits is the mila wall. (Currently unavailable due to construction in the library.) Any exhibits would have to be related to health sciences/medicine. Items displayed on the wall would need to be two dimensional and could not be secured since there is no way to enclose anything. The wall itself is set up in an area which does not have close supervision. We have not yet developed a policy. All exhibits can be viewed at any time the Library is open with the exception of the Trent Room which is open only during the posted hours for the History of Medicine Collections or by special appointment. The herb garden can be visited at any time by way of the outside staircase to the left of the Searle Center entrance.
Old Perk Entranceway
Location: Perkins Library (second floor corridor outside Gothic Reading Room)
Contact: Visual Arts Committee | grace.huang@duke.edu | see: Application
Description of space:
A hallway approximately 18 feet long; both sides of hall can be used to hang materials.
Policy for use of space:
This is a space designated for 2-dimensional works created by students. The Duke University Union Visual Arts Committee administers this space.
Perkins Gallery
Location: Perkins Library (corridor outside of the Perk)
Contact: Meg Brown, Exhibits Coordinator | meg.brown@duke.edu | 919-681-2071
Description of space:
The exhibit cases in the Perkins Gallery were purchased with a generous grant from the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation. The space includes 3 table cases, 4 small pedestal cases, and 2 upright cases. All cases are locked and have security alarms, but this is a public space with 24-hour access. This space is most appropriate for 3 dimensional objects such as books and manuscripts.
Policy for use of space:
Exhibits in the Perkins Gallery support the scholarly, historic, social, and cultural concerns of the University. Many of the exhibits are sponsored by Library departments to publicize the richness and diversity of the collections, or to highlight services in the libraries, or to share interesting research in the libraries or the greater University community. Members of the University and greater local community may also curate exhibits if the exhibit is in support of the libraries mission.
Preservation Department Exhibit Case
Location: Perkins Library (Lower Level 1 outside Room 023)
Contact: Beth Doyle, Collection Conservator | b.doyle@duke.edu | 919-660-5985
Description of space:
One case approximately 5' wide by 8' tall with shelves.
Policy for use of space:
This space is designated for displays pertaining to the preservation, conservation, and digitization of Duke University Library materials. The Preservation Department schedules and mounts exhibits.
Rare Book Room Cases
Location: Perkins Library (inside Mary Duke Biddle Rare Book Reading Room)
Contact: David Pavelich, Head, Research Services | david.pavelich@duke.edu | 919-660-5825
Description of space:
Flat cases. Some include permanent exhibits of collection material, some cases are changed out for special events.
Policy for use of space:
Display cases in the Rare Book Rooms and in the foyer outside the front doors are used to mount periodic exhibits of materials from the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library that reflect recent acquisitions or special themes and subjects.
Rare Book Room Hall Cases
Location: Perkins Library (outside the Mary Duke Biddle Rare Book Reading Room)
Contact: David Pavelich, Head, Research Services | david.pavelich@duke.edu | 919-660-5825
Description of space:
2 Wall cases with multiple adjustable shelves, 7 feet wide and 5 feet high.
Policy for use of space:
Display cases in the Rare Book Rooms and in the foyer outside the front doors are used to mount periodic exhibits of materials from the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library that reflect recent acquisitions or special themes and subjects.
Special Collections Gallery
Location: Perkins Library (corridor between Dalton-Brand Research Room and Mary Duke Biddle Rare Book Reading Room)
Contact: Karen Glynn, Visual Materials Archivist | karen.glynn@duke.edu | 919-660-5968
Description of space:
Hallway space for 2-dimensional items only; one side approximately 45 feet long, the other side approximately 70 feet.
Policy for use of space:
The Rubenstein Gallery is dedicated to the display of materials from the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library. The Gallery exhibits are a tool to inform the campus community about the wide variety of materials available for use in the Rubenstein Library.
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