The duration of any exhibit will be at the discretion of the local library, and coordinated with that library’s calendar. Exhibitions do not imply endorsement by Lower Merion Township, LMLS, or local library boards. LMLS and local library boards assume no responsibility for ensuring that all points of view are represented in any single display. Challenges to exhibited material will be handled in accordance with the LMLS Procedures for Complaints about Library Resources. LMLS endorses the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights, Freedom to Read, and Freedom to View Statements. Selection criteria for art exhibits follow the standards set in the LMLS Collection Development Plan. LMLS and local libraries reserve the right to impose size restrictions on all items based on display space. LMLS and local library boards reserve the right to reject any exhibit in full or in part. Art displays must be appropriate for all ages and generally suitable for a public library environment. The use of exhibit space is not a right but a privilege which is subject to review by LMLS and local library boards. While all artwork will be considered, exhibit space will not be provided for commercial, nor specifically religious or political purposes. All exhibitors must complete and sign an application form before approval and must acknowledge the LMLS Art Exhibition Agreement prior to placing artwork in an LMLS library. Each local library Head Librarian is the local LMLS representative.Īpplications for the use of exhibit space may be submitted by local residents, community groups, schools and other non-profit organizations on a first come first serve basis. LMLS is the agency responsible for the use of exhibit space. In order to help fulfill its mission to promote intellectual freedom, life-long learning and cultural and leisure activities, the Lower Merion Library System (LMLS) encourages local residents, community groups, schools and other non-profit organizations to display their original works of art in the designated exhibit spaces of its six member libraries (local library).
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