Posting and Digital Signage Policy

The WashU Libraries provide designated space for posting non-library notices following our Posting and Digital Signage Policy pending review and permission.

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Public Areas for Library-Sponsored Activities

Digital Signage

The WashU Libraries have several monitors displaying electronic signage throughout John M. Olin Library and other locations on the Danforth campus. The Libraries accept submissions of slides from groups and departments across WashU.

Content Requirements

WashU Student Content Requirements

• Any student or student group that would like to have a slide included on the WashU Libraries’ digital signage must be sponsored by a Student Union Student Group.

• All submissions must follow the format guidelines and any posting policies set forth by Student Involvement and Leadership.

• Acceptable content includes event advertising, student group position announcements, and informational or educational postings.

WashU Departments/Units/Programs Content Requirements

• Any WashU department/unit/program that would like its slide included on the WashU Libraries’ digital signage must have its logo and contact information clearly visible on the posting.

• Acceptable content includes event advertising, student job announcements, and informational or educational postings.

Prohibited Content

• Postings may not make any reference to alcoholic beverages or illicit drugs.

• Sexist and discriminatory postings and postings containing offensive language are not allowed.

Image Use Rights

You are responsible for ensuring that images used in the display design are either copyright-free or you have obtained permission to use the image.

Format & Submission

• Save submissions as image files (.png or .jpg)
• Save your artwork at 1470×864 (16:9 aspect ratio) at 96 dpi in RGB color mode (never CMYK)
• Images and other relevant information should be submitted by completing the Digital Signage Request Form.

If you have any further questions, email Srila Nayak (nayak@wustl.edu).

Submission Deadline

All submissions are due by Friday at 8:00 am for display the next week, starting on Monday.

All submissions are displayed for one week unless otherwise specified.

Posting Non-Library Notices in the WashU Libraries

We provide designated bulletin boards and whiteboards for posting non-library notices in the following areas:

• Olin Library: Bulletin board in Whispers cafe, near vending and copy machine
• Business Library: Whiteboard outside of Office 290A
• Music Library: Bulletin board in the breezeway

Priority for space in these locations is given to the university community.

Outdated and duplicated notices will be removed. The WashU Libraries will remove and recycle out-of-date postings every Friday afternoon and will clear the board completely on the last Friday of each month.

Prohibited Posting Spaces

Per our Posting and Digital Signage Policy, posting of non-library notices (including posters, notes, announcements, flyers, advertisements, signs, and handbills) in public areas of the WashU Libraries, except for the designated bulletin boards and whiteboards as listed above, is prohibited. Notices posted in these areas will be removed. Public areas include:

Public Areas for Library-Sponsored Activities

Public areas of the WashU Libraries are reserved for library-sponsored activities to:

• Ensure unimpeded access to library resources and spaces
• Maintain the libraries as campus spaces dedicated to research and scholarship
• Increase the effectiveness of library-related exhibits and displays