Great Displays for Your Library Step by Step

Great Displays for Your Library Step by Step by Susan P. Phillips, published by McFarland on February 18, 2008, is an illustrated guide designed to assist library professionals in creating engaging visual displays. This 248-page book provides practical advice on using everyday materials to craft unique presentations on a variety of topics, including authors, world cultures, and book genres. Each of the 46 featured displays includes an introduction, the idea’s origin, detailed assembly instructions, and customization suggestions tailored to different spaces.

Readers will find step-by-step guidance that emphasizes design elements such as color combinations and graphics, ensuring that displays are both lively and economical. The book also includes a “Month-by-Month Display Ideas” appendix with 77 additional concepts, as well as a comprehensive bibliography for further research. The thorough indexing enhances usability, making this resource a valuable tool for those in library and information science.