Miniature Library

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.
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
Description
Details
This sculpture is a two-part diorama of a contemporary library building.
Framed
No
Width
14.25 inches
Height
12 inches
Length
48 inches
Donor
Library Owns
No
Permissions
Reproduce the Work in Library publications/publicity, including film or videotape
Yes
Reproduce
Library has Photography Rights
Yes
Photograph
Permit the general public to photograph the work
Yes
Slides/Video