Celebrate National Library Week
with
Law School Specific READ Posters

Every year Seattle University Law Library celebrates National Library Week in much the same way as do many other law school libraries (e.g., “History of Libraries” exhibit, candy and free earplugs, fine amnesty, online crossword and other information-related puzzles, etc.). Although our faculty, staff and students all seemed to enjoy this year’s activities and offerings, by far the most popular event was the unveiling of the law school “celebrity” READ poster exhibit. Modeled after the American Library Association’s ( ALA) celebrity READ posters, our four posters each featured a faculty member holding a book which they had chosen as one which held special significance to them. These 22” x 40” foam core posters were created using the ALA’s READ CD, as well as Photoshop and Freehand software. The posters were part of a multi-panel display which also showcased the selected books with excerpts explaining why the book was chosen. Each participating faculty member received an 11” x 20” laminated version of their poster, along with a set of in-house created bookmarks featuring our celebrity faculty.

In addition to promoting National Library Week, the READ poster exhibit also generated increased faculty interest in library activities. Faculty that rarely visit the library came over specifically to view their colleagues’ posters, with many expressing interest to serve as future poster participants. For more information on this project, take a look at our April newsletter, www.law.seattleu.edu/information/newsletter/2005April/?mode=flash.