Albert Wisner Public Library

Library Mission Statement

"The Albert Wisner Public Library is the community's connection to reading, life-long learning, and personal enrichment. The Library will provide equal access to materials, facility, current technology, professional expertise and quality service."

 The Albert Wisner Public Library provides exhibit and display areas consistent with its mission, programs, and services. The Library develops exhibits and displays on a regular basis to promote the use of its collection and to highlight its diversity; to bring attention to special or under-used aspects of the collection; to make it easy to find information on topics of current issue; to celebrate special occasions. Not-for-profit groups and individuals may use the Library’s exhibit and display areas for educational, artistic, or cultural materials in accordance with the following provisions.
This policy shall be attached to and made part of any request to display.

Failure to comply with any part of this policy may result in denial of future exhibit and display privileges.

 GUIDELINES

• Library use of any exhibit and display areas takes precedence in scheduling.
• Two (2) weeks notice will be provided to exhibitors in the event a Library use will preempt a scheduled user.
• All exhibits and displays must be approved by the Library Director or his/her appointed designees.
• Requests must be submitted on an Exhibit and Display Application (see attached) and will be considered in the order in which they are received.
• Upon acceptance of the application, exhibitors will receive a set of exhibit procedures covering the time before, during, and after the exhibit.
• The Library will preview a representative sample of the work to be shown prior to granting permission to exhibit or display.

Factors considered in the approval process include:

• consistency with Library’s mission;

• relevance to and consistency with community needs, interests and standards

• quality of presentation

• space requirements

• timeliness.

• The Library reserves the right to reject any part of an exhibit or display.
• The Library reserves the right to limit the size, number, and placement of items; the schedule of any display; and the frequency with which an individual or group may have an exhibit or display.
• Exhibitors are responsible for the installation and removal of their displays with the supervision and approval of the Library. Exhibits or displays that are not removed on or prior to the date established by the Library will be removed by the Library. Any expense for such removal will become the responsibility of the exhibitor.
• Exhibits cannot in any way disrupt the normal routine of the Library.
• Exhibit and display areas are not for commercial use or benefit. Artists displaying their work may leave a phone number or address should viewers wish to contact them.
  

 EXHIBIT RESERVATIONS AND CANCELLATIONS

In order to provide equitable access to exhibit and display areas, non-library exhibits and displays may remain for no more than twenty-eight (28) days. Groups may reserve a specific area for one (1) twenty-eight (28) day period annually. Individuals may reserve a specific area for one (1) twenty-eight (28) day period every two (2) years.

The Library reserves the right to cancel any exhibit or display if a Library event/program needs the area. The Library will provide two (2) weeks notice and will waive any fees and/or extend the rescheduled dates. Exhibitors must provide two (2) weeks notice of any cancellation in order to avoid the loss of fees.

FEES

There is a fee of $25 for each exhibit or display.

The fee is to be paid within 48 hours of application approval by the Library Board.

LIABILITIES

The Library assumes no responsibility for the possible damage, destruction, or theft of any item displayed or exhibited. All items placed in the Library are there at the owner’s risk. Exhibitors must sign a release form before any items can be displayed or exhibited. (See attached Exhibit and Display Release form.) It is recommended that exhibitors verify their insurance coverage with their carriers prior to the installation.

An exhibitor who wishes to host a reception in the Library must submit a separate APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC USE OF Library Meeting Rooms

Non-library exhibits and displays do not reflect endorsement or advocacy for any point of view by the Library. The views expressed implicitly or explicitly in any exhibits and displays are those of the individuals or groups using the space.

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 Albert Wisner Public Library

Exhibit and Display Application

This form, including the Exhibit and Display Release, must be submitted to and be approved by the albert WISNER Public Library at least 6 weeks prior to the scheduled date of the event. A separate form is required for each date requested.

Name of Applicant: _____________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________

Phone: __________________ Fax: ___________ Email_________________________

Sponsoring Organization: _________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________

Phone: ___________________________ Fax: _________________________________

Purpose of Organization: __________________________________________________

Exhibit and Display Information

Dates Requested: _________________________________________________________

Set-Up (day, date) ____________________ to Removal (day, date) _________________

Reception Date and Time: __________________________________________________

Purpose of Exhibit: _______________________________________________________

Exhibit/Display Requirements (Check all that apply.):

Gallery (Lower Lobby) ____ Community room (Lower Level)________

Board Room (Not Available at this time) Display case (specify__________)

Contents/Description (Please list number and type of items, etc. Library may require visual representation of layout. Attach additional sheets if necessary.):

__________________________________________________________________

I/We have received a copy of the Albert Wisner Public Library Exhibits and Displays Policy, Procedures, and the Application and Release forms and I/We agree to abide by all of the stated

rules/regulations.

Name (print): ____________________________________________________________

Signature: ________________________________________Date: __________________

(Implies an understanding of, and agreement to abide by, the Albert Wisner Public Library Exhibit and Display Policy and Procedures.)

AWPL APPROVAL: ______________________________________ Date: ______________

For Albert Wisner Public Library accounting office use only

Invoice # ______________ Check # __________________ Paid Date ____________ Amount________________

Albert Wisner Public Library

Exhibit and Display Release

I/We, the undersigned, hereby lend the following works of art or other material to the Albert Wisner Public Library for exhibit/display purposes only. In consideration of the privilege of exhibiting/displaying in the Library, I hereby indemnify, release and hold harmless the Albert Wisner Public Library and its agents, successors and assigns, from any and all liability, claims, and costs arising from or related to the exhibit including the installation and removal of such exhibit.

Exhibition to be held in the (specify area of):___________________________________

From (specify dates):______________________________________________________

Brief description of materials exhibited/displayed:

Name (print): ____________________________________________________________

Signature: ________________________________________Date: __________________

Organization: ____________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________

Phone: ___________________________ email: ________________________________

Albert Wisner Public Library

Current Schedule of Fees

Exhibition fee $25.00 per exhibition or display

Policy Adopted: 8/18/2010

Policy Effective : 1/1/2010