Display Case Policy

Last Updated: 8/10/05

Bulletin Boards
1. Libraries' General Policies
  1. In accordance with Central Michigan University policy, all University buildings shall have at least one General Purpose Bulletin Board located adjacent to the main traffic flow of that building.
  2. The University reserves a space 10" x 18" in the upper left hand corner of the Library's General Purpose Bulletin Board for the posting of official announcements.
  3. Any person or group may place printed materials on the Library's General Purpose Bulletin Board. Everyone should show courtesy toward other potential users of the limited space.
  4. A person may post only one piece of printed material on the Library's General Purpose Bulletin Board at a time and must limit the size of such printed materials to 22" x 28".
  5. Each piece of printed material placed upon the Library's General Purpose Bulletin Board must list the initial date of the posting.
  6. Printed materials placed upon the Library's General Purpose Bulletin Board will be removed after the event being announced has taken place, or within 30 days after its initial posting, whichever is sooner, so that other persons or groups may have access to the limited Bulletin Board space.
Display Cases
1. Libraries' General Policies
  1. Display case reservations should be made at least 2 weeks prior to the display installation. A hold may be placed on a case for 24 hours, after which time if no reservation is made the hold will be released.
  2. The requestor is expected to leave the display case in the same condition in which it was found. All items are to be removed by 5:00pm on the last day of the exhibit. Failure to do so may result in denial of future privileges.
  3. Display cases are reserved in the order in which requests are received. Consideration will be given to the size of the exhibit and space available. Display cases may not be reserved on a repeated or on-going basis.
  4. The Libraries reserves the right to reassign or cancel reservations to assure the maximum and most appropriate utilization of its facilities.
  5. The Libraries provides display space when appropriate, but assumes no responsibility for the success of the exhibit.
  6. No tape, glue, screws, or nails are permitted on the walls. Velcro and thumb tacks are permitted.
  7. The Libraries are not responsible for items lost or stolen from the display cases.
  8. Non-university groups requesting display case reservations may be granted based upon their relationship/connection to the University.
2. Clarke Historical Library
  1. The Clarke Historical Library oversees the three display cases along the eastern side of the main hallway. They may be reserved by calling the Clarke Historical Library (774-3352).
  2. Two of the display cases are designated for research projects.
  3. One display case is designated for use by the Clarke Historical Library only.
3. Park Library
  1. The Park Library oversees the three display cases along the western side of the main hallway. They can be reserved by filling out a reservation form at http://www.lib.cmich.edu/facilities/.
  2. The Park Library has one display case designated for campus organizations and/or groups.
  3. Two display cases are dedicated for Park Library use only.

All groups using University space are expected to adhere to the laws of the State of Michigan, all-local and federal laws, and general policies, regulations, and guidelines of the University Library and Central Michigan University. Failure to comply with these regulations may result in forfeit of the privilege of utilizing University facilities.

CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity within its community (see http://www.cmich.edu/aaeo/). INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION SHOULD CONTACT REFERENCE SERVICES AT 774-3470.