Technology of displays: Using technical services skills to enhance library displays

Dowling College Library's Display Committee has found that collaboration and the innovative use of technical services have enhanced the library's displays. Minor changes in the catalog assist researchers while use of HTML and the Web gives the displays a wider reach. The collaborative nature of the display-making process allows for flexibility in achieving the library's mission: to support a dynamic, diverse, and stimulating learning environment. This article will review the intricate role of technical services in the development of several different types of library displays at Dowling College, demonstrate the creative process involved in display development, and show how changing technology adds value to displays.