Acquiring Literacy: A Library Exhibit

Research libraries acquire materials in a broad range of subject areas with the aim of developing a diverse collection addressing the varied needs and interests of a wide range of users. Large libraries can house millions of volumes, most of which are not highly visible to library patrons; instead, they are used by a small number of patrons conducting research on a specific topic. This is where library exhibits make a big difference, publicizing resources that can get lost in a large collection. Libraries often display materials to promote special collections, rare and other valuable items, and to show the . . .