GENERAL INFORMATION
Exhibits
Overview
The Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies maintains an active exhibits program. Dedicated to sharing information about Georgia’s modern political life and culture through exhibition, the Russell Library develops exhibitions that engage and inspire visitors in a dynamic conversation with past, present, and future. Major thematic exhibitions rotate on an annual and semi annual basis in the main gallery while focused displays in the lobby gallery highlighting new and exciting collections or important current events change more frequently. The Russell Library also develops online exhibits to complement exhibits on display in its galleries. Curatorial staff at the Russell Library research, develop, and fabricate all of its exhibits often in consultation with scholars and community experts. When appropriate the Russell Library arranges to borrow materials from organizations and individuals for its exhibits.
Russell Gallery Hours
The Russell Gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during University holidays and during installation of exhibits.
Group Tours
The Russell Library welcomes visits by groups and can provide tours tailored to the needs and interests of groups with advance notice. To arrange a group tour, call 706-542-5766.
Gallery Admission
Admission to the Russell Gallery is free, suggested donation is $2.
Accessibility of the gallery
For more information about handicapped access to the Russell Gallery please call 706-542-5788.
Public Programs
Overview
The Russell Library is also dedicated to developing and presenting public programming and educational materials that facilitate and encourage research, raise public awareness of the Library and its collections and services, and provide learning opportunities for the communities it serves. The Russell Library hosts several ongoing program series as well as special lectures, film series, tours, and symposia related to its current exhibits.
Public Oral History Series
The Russell Library public oral history series provides the public an opportunity to attend oral history interviews where experts and scholars interview eyewitnesses to history about their experiences, memories, and observations of key moments in history.
Russell Political Salon
Echoing the famous intellectual salons of seventeenth and eighteenth century France, the Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies Salon is a periodic gathering of community members and the foremost leaders drawn from politics, policymaking, government, law, business, education, and the media. It is designed for leaders to share knowledge through a stimulating exchange of ideas. Topics discussed generally embrace Georgia’s modern political landscape where public interest intersects with government at all levels, and current issues are examined in light of their historical context. The program encompasses a broad array of formats, including panel discussions, lectures, film screenings, debates, workshops, and symposia. The guiding principle of the Russell Salon is to provide a setting for inspired collaboration that generates new ideas, offers creative solutions to issues, and honors the value of public discourse and informed citizenship.
