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Makerspace: Exhibit and Display Supply Kit

Welcome to the Xavier University Library Makerspace!

Event and Display Kit

To encourage the presentation of student, faculty, and staff creative activity and scholarly research, Xavier University Library offers exhibition space on the third floor of McDonald Library. The space includes three glass display cases and one 19’ wall equipped with a hanging display system. University Library offers a supply kit for exhibit installation and display. The exhibit supply kit contains risers, easels, frames, label holders, display sign holders, foam core, and other general exhibit supplies.

Reservation Form

Complete this form to request use of the exhibit space and supply kit.

LINK TO FORM

Available Spaces

2 tall glass cases with 3 shelves each (20” x 22“)

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1 flat large glass case (69” x 45”)

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1 wall with an art display system that allows for hanging (wall space is 19’ w)

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Makerspace Supplies

TOOLS
  • Cutting mats
  • Straight edges
  • Tape measures
  • Scissors
  • Paper trimmer (12 x 6")
  • Large format paper cutters (15" and 30")
  • Hole punches
  • Grommet kit
CONSUMABLES
  • Cardstock
  • Construction paper
  • Butcher paper
  • Elmer's glue
  • Glue sticks
  • Hot glue gun
  • Markers
  • Permanent makers
  • Colored pencils
  • Crayons
  • Yarn
  • String
  • Fishing line
TECH

Approved XavierBuy Vendors for Printing & Image Reproduction

Exhibit Creation Resources

Guidelines for Use

This box contains supplies to use for displays and exhibits on the third floor of University Library. Available display spaces include 2 tall glass cases with 3 shelves each (20” x 22“), 1 flat large glass case (69” x 45”), and a wall with an art display system that allows for hanging (wall space is 19’ w).

GUIDELINES FOR USE
  1. This supply box will be checked out to you under your library account on the day of your exhibit installation. It will remain checked out to you until the end of the exhibit and the return of all used supplies has been confirmed by library staff.
     
  2. Within this box is an item checklist of all the available supplies. Please indicate on the checklist which items you have used for your exhibit.
     
  3. After installation is complete, please return the box along with the completed checklist to the library circulation desk.
     
  4. When you take the exhibit down, you will retrieve the box from the circulation desk, return the supplies to the box, and then bring the box back to the library circulation desk. Library staff will use the checklist to ensure all supplies have been returned. Once it has been determined that all used supplies were returned, the box will be checked in and taken off your library account.             
     
  5. Do not use tape on any walls or within display cases. Do not use glue or tape to attach any items to risers, easels, or other supplies.
     
  6. Please use the Makerspace (1st floor, McDonald Library) for preparation work that involves cutting or gluing materials, or for creating exhibit components. It is equipped with cutting mats, straight edges, cardstock, and other helpful tools. Information about Makerspace equipment, services, and policies is available at https://libguides.xavier.edu/makerspace.

Supply Kit Contents

  •   5 x 7 Frames    (8)                                                                 
  •   8 x 10 Frames  (4)                                                                 
  •   Wire display easels (36)                                                      
  •   Walker display system hooks (24)                                   
  •   Acrylic risers (7)                                                                    
  •   8.5" x 11" Acrylic display signs (4)                                   
  •   4" x 6" acrylic stands – bottom loading (6)                  
  •   5" x 7" acrylic stands – bottom loading (6)                  
  •   4" x 6" acrylic stands - slant back (6)                              
  •   6" x 4" acrylic stands - slant back (6)                              
  •   5" x 7" acrylic stands - slant back (6)                              
  •   Acrylic label triangles (12)                                                  
  •   Acrylic Pinch-Style Sign Clip Display with                      
    Label Front, 1.5" W x 2.5" D x 1.25" H (6)      
  •   Foam core       
  •   Putty
  •   Double Sided tape

Digital Initiatives Librarian

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