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We tried this by having a reading room section at the end of the exhibition for about 3 exhibitions. There were book shelves and a reading table. Books were property of the library and shelved there, with stickers:

“Property of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Do not remove from this room”

It was a huge nuisance for us here in the library, and for the security personnel who counted the books every night at closing & every morning at opening. Those in charge chose to stop the library in the galleries idea, much to my delight. BUT the museum has a room known as the “Family Resource Center” near our café and store. This part of the Education Department’s responsibilities. It is a family-friendly room with displays relating to the current exhibitions, “games” to play while families look at the art, and books—primarily for young people, and art projects (paper & crayons). On “Free Thursdays” (5 -8 PM) one of our teaching artists leads family-friendly art projects relating to the exhibit.

Heather Brodhead

Librarian

Constance & George Fearing Library

Santa Barbara Museum of Art www.sbma.net

1130 State Street

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(805) 884-6451

Library open to the public Tue, Wed, Thu 1-5 PM;

Librarian's hours 10-noon; 1-5:30 on those days.

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Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2013 7:52 AM
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Subject: [ARLIS-L] Museum library in the galleries

Hi everyone,

This is mostly for museum librarians, but I would be happy to hear from others who might have similar circumstances or have seen these types of spaces anywhere.

I am working on developing spaces in the museum galleries that will function somewhat like satellite libraries (that is what I am currently calling them). Spaces with shelving, comfortable seating etc. where visitors can take a break from walking and looking at art and browse books related to the collection etc. This would be more than just having a few books on a table. Our library is physically distanced from our galleries and we want to find a way to "activate" the library more and get it in front of the eyes of your average museum goer. Does your museum have anything like this? Has the library been involved, collaborated with education? Do books belong to the library? Are they purchased as a separate collection? I'm just getting started on ideas so would love to hear about anything that falls into this realm.

Thanks so much!

Alison

Alison L. Huftalen

Head Librarian

419.255.8000 ext. 7386

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Toledo Museum of Art

PO Box 1013

Toledo, Ohio 43697

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