Large numbers of people visit Bath Library + Information
Centre. So many organisations wish to take advantage of the
Library Gallery & Exhibition Room. Based in the
Podium in the centre of Bath, it's an ideal location to reach a
wide cross section of the public.
Exhibitions of a general cultural or community nature are
welcome (in the broadest sense), subject to the availability
of space & facilities. Please note exhibitors should
refrain from promoting causes at variance with Council Policy or
decisions.
The library retains the right to move free-standing boards to
allow for activities outside or normal hours to take place.
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The area of the library used for exhibitions and displays
is the Gallery. Two display cases are also available on their
own, or in conjunction with exhibitions in the main area.
The Gallery will seat a maximum of 70 people. A platform
and table for speakers / performers, chairs and other
equipment can also be hired.
Exhibition organisers should aim for as high a standard of
display as is possible. The Head of Customer Service,
Libraries & Information reserves the right to require the
removal of any exhibition which is not to a reasonable standard or
promotes variance with Bath and North East Somerset policy or
decisions.
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Picture hanging systems are available. The breaking strain
of the nylon hangers, quoted by the manufacturer, is 50
kilos. However it recommended that for large, heavy pictures
there should only be one picture per hanger. Two of the metal
hangers provided should be used for each nylon hanger.
For lighter exhibits there are boards which the hangers and
exhibits can be fixed to with Velcro. When using this system
there should only be one item hanging on each rod. Velcro can
be purchased from the library, or exhibitors can provide their
own.
Please note: under no circumstances should
labels be sealed onto the wall, blue tack, drawing pins or
sellotape be used.
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All organisers and hirers using the exhibition room / gallery
space must sign the visitors book on arrival. All badges must
be returned to the desk, each time an organiser or hirer leaves the
building.
The visitors book is held behind the Service &
Information Desk and is necessary for fire regulations.
All visitors should note the location of the fire exit routes
which are clearly marked. If the fire alarm sounds, all
present should leave the building as quickly as possible, using the
nearest signed route, to meet at the Assembly Point by the Hilton
Hotel.
Toilets are available for all members of the library.
However when setting up & dismantling an exhibition, they will
be closed. Please note during normal Library hours these
toilets will remain open to all library members.
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Organisers are responsible for the setting up and dismantling of
their displays. Displays should be dismantled when arranges
and should be completed 30 minutes before Library closing time.
Failure to do so will lead to inconvenience for the following
exhibitor and may lead to the dismantling being done by library
staff. If this becomes necessary, the Council takes no
responsibility for any loss or damage.
Access to the library for the purpose of delivery and
removal of display items must be from the library loading bay via
the library goods lift. Arrangement must be made in advance,
normally from 9.00am onwards. There are time constraints on
the use of the loading bay and they must be strictly adhered
to.
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Organisers are welcome to use the media to publicise their
exhibitions. Agreement must be reached in advance between the
organisers and Bath Library over the admittance of the press, radio
and television reporters and cameras. Admittance will be
refused to the media if prior agreement has not been reached.
Organisers are reminded that publicity is their
responsibility. The role of the library is limited to the
displaying of appropriate publicity and the distribution to other
libraries as requested. In particular publicity within the
precincts of the Podium must be negotiated with the Centre Manager
at an early stage. Publicity must not be displayed within the
Podium without the permission of the Centre Manager.
Any material intended for display or distribution must be
approved
in advance by Bath Library.
