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About Library Display Cases
The Library's display cases are a great way to share research, creative work, collections, campus projects, and community stories with visitors.
Before requesting to reserve a case, check the Case Reservation Calendar to view available dates and locations. The Library reserves priority use of the cases for exhibits highlighting Library collections and services, but reservations may be available throughout the Fall and Spring semesters.
Displays are installed on Tuesdays and remain up through Mondays (with take down by 5pm on Monday), allowing visitors to enjoy exhibits throughout the week and weekend. Most displays are up for to two weeks.
Before submitting a reservation request, please review the Library Exhibits Policy (updated August 11, 2025). All exhibits must comply with the policy requirements.
The reservation period for display cases for Fall 2026 will re-open two weeks before classes begin for the fall semester on Monday, August 10. At that time, we will review reservation requests on a first-come-first serve basis. This policy allows for all students, including those who are returning after summer break, to have equal opportunity to reserve an exhibit case. We have disabled our exhibit reservation webpage during the summer in support of this policy.
Large Display Case
Located in the Library south of the Nordstrom Lobby and across from Library Room 120.
Case Dimensions
The large display case measures 266 inches (22 feet, 2 inches) long and 57 inches deep at its widest point.
The case includes three recessed sections:
- Left section: 34 inches wide × 28 inches deep
- Center sections (2): each 61 inches wide with a 22-inch recessed area and 29-inch depth
- Right section: 62 inches wide × 57 inches deep
The display surface is 60 inches from the floor to the top of the glass and 72 inches from the floor to the top of the case.
Horizontal Display Case
Located in the Library Nordstrom Lobby between the exit and entrance doors.
Case Dimensions
The horizontal display case in the Library Nordstrom Lobby measures approximately:
- 69 inches wide
- 33.5 inches deep
- 16 inches high (interior display area)
The case has a glass top creating a tabletop-style exhibit space suitable for displaying books, artifacts, documents, and other three-dimensional materials.
