Miniature Library

Miniature Library
Miniature Library
Miniature Library
Miniature Library
Miniature Library
Miniature Library
Miniature Library
Miniature Library
Miniature Library
Miniature Library
Inventory
Collection Number: 
17418
Building: 
Current Location: 
Children's
Floor: 
1st
Object Description
Artist Nationality: 
American
Accession Date: 
1998
Object Type: 
Details: 
This sculpture is a two-part diorama of a contemporary library building.
Framed: 
No
Length: 
48 inches
Width: 
14.25 inches
Height: 
12 inches
Description: 

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: 
Yes
Make slides or videotapes for educational use: 
Yes
Permit the general public to photograph the work : 
Yes