Level Up Your Book Displays

Book displays are more than a simple tool for passive Readers Advisory. A well-crafted display captures patrons’ attention, sparks imagination, and sends subtle (or not-so-subtle) messages about your library’s values and institutional culture. In this session, participants will learn practical approaches for maximizing the impact of book and media displays, including: low-cost “hacks” for maximizing visual appeal; highlighting diversity, equity, and inclusion both in, and beyond, the library’s collections; honing an institutional voice and personality; using displays to create bridges between library departments; assessing the impact of past displays, and leveraging that data in future efforts; and ensuring that displays are accessible and compelling for a variety of patrons.