Thematic Exhibition

Introduction

Thematic exhibition is one of the initiative to promote the collections available at Pustaka Negeri Sarawak while highlighting selected topic. Thematic exhibition at Pustaka was organized monthly. The preparation of the exhibition should be at least one (1) month in advance.

Selecting Theme

Selecting theme for the exhibition might be varies. Normally, the theme are selected based on the following criteria:

• Commemorative day / related festival
• Availability of Pustaka's collection related to the theme
• Current popular issues

Gathering Resources

Browse several publications, sites, books and search broadly at first. Find the information from trusted source and don't forget to save the source link and title for credit. Contact other related agencies for resources such as posters, photos, replica, etc.

Creating Storyboard

Everything in the exhibition should contribute to the story shared to the audience. Make sure the group knows the main idea of the exhibitions; the major themes and how they relate to the main idea; and how each object relates to a theme and, of course, to the main idea. The exhibition will include:

• Title
• Introduction / history
• A brief description
• Sections (groupings of objects)
• Objects
• Conclusion
• Credits

Tips

• The storyboard should not be too wordy
• More visuals than words
• Avoid using hard-to-read fonts
• Choose the appropriate color scheme (light / pastel color scheme)

Setting Up Exhibition

In setting up the exhibition, below are the action that should be taken:

• Identify the exhibition area
• Identify and select the suitable equipment
• Prepare the related books to be displayed in the exhibition
• Prepare the suitable decoration
• Set the date for setting up process

Promoting the Exhibition

Creating a timely and attractive set of promotional materials is a component of exhibition preparation that should not be neglected. There are many ways to reach out to potential audiences, and the fastest and easiest way to promote the exhibition is through social media. Prepare a poster on a brief information about the exhibition or sneak peek photos of the exhibition and post it to the social media. It is a good idea to arrange to have professional photographs of the exhibition taken as soon as it is installed as these photographs will serve multiple promotional purposes later on. The digital poster will also being displayed in the announcement TV screen. Posters, pamphlets, postcards, and bookmarks can be displayed near the exhibition area or at strategic locations in the library. Where a budget is available, exhibition catalogues/booklet can also be prepared.