InventoryCollection Number: 17418Building: PlazaCurrent Location: Children's Floor: 1st Object DescriptionArtist: Barbara MulvihillArtist Nationality: AmericanAccession Date: 1998Object Type: SculptureDetails: This sculpture is a two-part diorama of a contemporary library building. Framed: NoLength: 48 inchesWidth: 14.25 inchesHeight: 12 inchesDescription: Barbara Mulvihill, an information services librarian at Salina Public Library, designed and created Miniature Library, a diorama of a contemporary library building. Essential elements represented in the diorama include: Signage in both English and Spanish Diverse demographics represented: people of all ages, ethnic backgrounds, and genders "Read" posters Cd’s, videos, and books on tape Children’s section circulation desk A sculpture Rotating magazine rack Children’s information playground Computer stations with computer equipment including keyboards, screens, towers, and computer mice Bookshelves with books labeled fiction and nonfiction, Movie posters A circulation desk A copy machine The main circulation desk Periodicals This two-part sculpture assists the viewer in recognizing all the important elements needed to create community in the confines of a library building. Reproduce the Work in Library publications/publicity, including film or videotape: YesMake slides or videotapes for educational use: YesPermit the general public to photograph the work : Yes