Programming Guidelines
These are guidelines for programming events and exhibitions at the Cooper Union Library. The Library’s Events & Exhibitions Committee schedules events and exhibitions that engage the interest of all disciplines, fostering collaboration and dialogue across Cooper's academic fields. The Library must ensure that events and exhibitions are staged in the safest way possible. Every effort is made to preserve intent while avoiding potential hazards to health and safety. Faculty, staff, students, alumni, and approved guests staging presentations on Cooper Union property must receive specific approval in advance.
Program Types
Book Launches
Book launches for faculty members in all Schools and Departments. These are typically funded by the faculty member's department, School, or publisher.
Previous programs: Sue Gussow’s Architect’s Draw, Raffaele Bedarida’s Transatlantic Bridges, Margaret Berenson’s Deborah Remington
Faculty Research Talks
Faculty are invited through their department or school to present current research at any stage of its development. These are typically funded by the faculty member's Department or School.
Previous programs: HSS Faculty Focus Series
Archives Exhibitions
Exhibits of archival and special collection materials oriented around specific collections and/or topical themes.
Previous programs: Vietnam at Cooper, Labor Unions, Cooper Hewitt and Company, Color Pedagogy at Cooper, Show of Shows
Student, Faculty, and Staff Exhibitions
Enrolled students in all disciplines are invited to display their work, showcase research projects, curate group shows, and host creative writing/poetry readings in the Library.
Previous programs: Books Without Words and Words Without Books, Cooper Radio Collective, John Hejduk's Security, Yarn Club