The impact of library-hosted art exhibits on student perceptions of the academic library

Penrose, Rebecca; Gallant, Kristen

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Title

The impact of library-hosted art exhibits on student perceptions of the academic library

Author(s)

• Penrose, Rebecca
• Gallant, Kristen

Issue Date

2025-03-11

Keyword(s)

• Academic Library Outreach
• Art Exhibits
• Student-Submitted Art

Abstract

This report and corresponding presentation describe the results from one season of an ongoing impact study on student-submitted art exhibits hosted by the academic library of a public state university in the United States. More specifically, this institutionally approved study explores how outreach efforts of this type attract new library visitors and/or alter student perceptions of the other library-provided resources and services. As this university is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and two-thirds of the enrolled students identify as first in family to attend college, the art exhibits are designed to introduce historically underrepresented student populations to the library space while welcoming and promoting the exploration of personal identity. A web-based survey was used to gather anonymous visitor feedback, and 2024 survey data is summarized in this report. These quantitative results provide actionable insights for library administrators and contribute to discussions on the integration of diverse representation and equitable access in library practices.

Publisher

iSchools

Series/Report Name or Number

iConference 2025 Proceedings

Type of Resource

Other

Genre of Resource

Conference Poster

Language

eng

Handle URL

https://hdl.handle.net/2142/126206

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Copyright 2025 is held by Rebecca Penrose and Kristen Gallant. Copyright permissions, when appropriate, must be obtained directly from the authors.

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