Usługi wystawiennicze jako dodatkowa oferta biblioteczna. Przykład The Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library’s Treasures Biblioteki Publicznej w Nowym Jorku

Abstract

Library exhibitions constitute an additional offering that complements the core activities of libraries. The article presents one of the most valuable exhibitions worldwide prepared by libraries – The Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library’s Treasures. This exhibition serves as an example of an initiative aimed not only at popularizing knowledge about the displayed artifacts and the cultures from which they originate, but also at promoting the library’s image. The text briefly outlines the origins of the library, which has achieved the status of a cultural symbol of the city, highlights its structure and functioning in the context of the diverse needs of New York’s community, and provides a concise overview of the most significant exhibits. The article is one of the outcomes of the author’s study visit to the New York Public Library and is based on collected original materials (such as photographs of the exhibits), observations made, conversations with the institution’s staff, and information provided by the library itself.