The Student Exhibition Advisory Group provides oversight and support for the exhibition program that provides content for the Student Exhibition Corridor in Sterling Memorial Library. The membership comes from across the Yale University Library (YUL) system and is co-led by James Kessenides, Kaplanoff Librarian for American History & Kerri Sancomb, Exhibition Production Program Manager. The membership rotates annually, with members serving staggered two year terms. The Communications Manager for Public Relations/Writing, and the Library Exhibit Technicians are permanent committee members.
The Advisory Group performs these tasks:
- Increases use of SML exhibit venues by YUL staff, Yale faculty and students, and Yale-affiliated groups
- Coordinates communication about the programming and use of the SML exhibit corridor
- Reviews exhibition proposals to ensure that programming reflects and supports teaching and research at Yale
- Establishes and maintains appropriate guidelines for the use of exhibition venues and the handling of objects on display in SML
- Supports the Library Exhibits Advisor as needed
Yale University Library Exhibitions Mission/Vision
The Yale University Library’s Exhibitions Program will support and enhance research, teaching, and learning at Yale and for the world-wide scholarly community. Library exhibits:
- Highlight YUL expertise, collections, and services
- Contribute to making the Library the physical destination of choice for the Yale community
- Encourage collaboration among Library staff, researchers, faculty, students
- Offer opportunities for Library staff professional development
- Present a “borderless” view of the Library and its collections
- Uphold the highest standards for the care of collections on display and encourage good handling and preservation practices
Learn more about exhibitions in Sterling Library