Current Display
Whale Display from Georgia Museum of Natural History
Walking into the Science Library lobby, many patrons are used to seeing the Giant Sloth on display, but now there is something new to look forward to! On loan from the Georgia Museum of Natural History and hanging in the Science Library is a Pygmy Sperm Whale skeleton. The display of this toothed whale has encouraged an entire marine mammal display, featuring baleen (bristle-like krill-catchers) from the mouth of a Humpback Whale, mandibles and teeth from Killer Whales, the skull of a Bottlenose Dolphin, and vertebrae and hand bones from various other whales seen on the Georgia coast. This special display was brought to us by collaboration between the Science Library, the Georgia Museum of Natural History three interns, Patricia Dunleavy, Sarah Hall, and Matthew Baker, as an assignment for their class: Environmental Interpretation for Outdoor Recreation and Nature-Based Tourism (NRRT 7800) and Library Student Asst: Georgia Cobb. The display seeks not only to inform patrons of the variety of whales and marine mammals present right off our shores, but also to incite interest and awareness in the collections found at the Georgia Museum of Natural History. It begs the question ‘is bigger better for Georgia’s hidden treasures’ and leaves it up to you to answer. You’ll find interesting facts about size variation, habits, and endangered status of these mammals, plus you’ll be closer to a Pygmy Sperm Whale than you’ll probably ever be (stop by the Science Library to find out why!).
Secondary Display
UGA Africa's Study Abroad Program
The displays in the Main Library Lobby and at the Science Library are highlighting UGA’s involvement in many countries of Africa, from various research projects, to study abroad and service learning. The vibrant and informative display is a compilation of materials from many Africanists at the University. You can find more information on UGA's impact on this continent at the African
Studies Institute website.
The Science Library has a large, glass enclosed display case on the second floor consisting of 3 sections 32" wide, 52" tall and 15" deep. It has numerous glass shelves that can be added or removed to accommodate display materials. A smaller display area is also available at the entrance. Materials for display may be given to the Display Coordinator for arrangement, including the incorporation of Library materials as appropriate. Alternatively you may mount the display yourself or with assistance.
To feature your research, classes or the work of your students in a
high traffic area of the Science Library, please contact Jacquie
Houston or call 542-0693.
Some examples of previous displays:
- The Art and Science of Conservation -- This display featured natural
history and artwork produced by students in the 2004 Maymester course,
The Science and Art of Barrier Island Conservation - Ecology 4560/6560,
held on Ossabaw Island. Works featured included sand sculpture; watercolors;
collected specimens; and writings. The display was augmented by specimens
from the Museum of Natural History
and Library materials.
- International Agribusiness
Marketing and Management: Focus on Mexico (AAEC 4910/6910 -- Dr. Jack
Houston, Agricultural and Applied Economics (2001)
- Hip replacement in dogs -- Lisa Reynolds, Veterinary Medicine (1999)
