For Faculty

Ways faculty can get involved with exhibits at Sterling Memorial Library (SML):

• Encourage highly motivated and committed students in their junior year to submit a proposal [1] for the Yale Library Senior Exhibit Fellowship.
• Be a faculty advisor for a Senior Exhibit Fellowship [2]
• Review responsibilites here: Senior Exhibit Fellowship Advisor [3].
• Spread the word about new exhibit opportunities in SML to colleagues across campus.
• Attend an information session [4].
• Learn about online exhibits at Yale University Library [5]

Ways students can benefit from curating exhibits in the library:

Academic/research skills:

• Provides a cohesive picture for the student of their academic support network:  academic advisor, library specialists, IT specialists 
• Develops a familiarity with physical library collections and spaces
• Provides experience researching with primary source materials
• Facilitates interactions with Yale University Library (YUL) staff
• Supports use of online resources to enhance research skills
• Encourages cross-disciplinary and cross-collection research and investigation 
• Supplements traditional research outputs such as papers, essays, blogs, or web sites

Life skills:  

• Accountability and self confidence
• Project management and organizational skills
• Communication skills and experience