PDA Event: From Exhibition to Engagement: Art in the Library and Campus Connections at Florida State University

How can academic libraries move beyond quiet study to become vibrant sites of creative engagement and innovative connection? At Florida State University, Art in the Library began as an exhibition initiative and has grown into a multifaceted program spanning STEM collaborations, performing arts pop-ups, museum partnerships, campus-wide collaborations, and outdoor programming.
 
In this webinar, presenters share the strategies, partnership models, and marketing approaches that supported this evolution. Attendees will gain adaptable frameworks for scaling arts programming, cultivating cross-campus collaborators, and positioning the library as a visibly interdisciplinary hub.

Presenters:

Leah Sherman, PhD, is the Visual & Performing Arts Librarian at Florida State University Libraries and Chair of the Art in the Library program. Trained as an art historian, her scholarship and professional publications engage art historical research, cultural heritage, and academic librarianship, and she contributes leadership through professional service in the Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS/NA) and the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL).

Dianna S. Bradley is the Special Collections & Archives Digital Library Center Metadata Specialist and a PhD Candidate in Museum Education and Visitor-Centered Curation at Florida State University. Her work and scholarship engage user-centered description and exhibition curation in academic libraries.

Crystal Mathews serves as the Student Engagement Librarian, leading Florida State University Libraries outreach initiatives.  Crystal’s work focuses on building strong partnerships among the library, students, and faculty to support teaching, research, and student success through inclusive, student-centered programming. Through campus collaborations, assessment, and student feedback, she promotes information literacy, research confidence, and academic wellness while ensuring the library remains a welcoming, relevant hub for learning and belonging.

Laura Pellini is the Senior Marketing & Design Specialist at Florida State University Libraries and member of the Art in the Library program. Laura holds a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts and a Master’s in Integrated Marketing Communications. At the Libraries, she collaborates with Library staff and faculty to plan and execute creative and data-driven multimedia marketing strategies to promote Library events, resources, and services.

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