Content management for dynamic, digital displays in academic libraries

Deakin University Library installed eight large multimedia screens in late 2013. Five touch-interactive screens, known as The Verge, became the central component of the installation and were positioned inside the main entrance of our Geelong Waterfront Campus Library. Based on our experience creating and maintaining displays for The Verge, this paper will discuss content types and patterns of success. We will also explore key considerations including user engagement, interaction and animation, physical space, hardware and software, resourcing, defining and measuring success. By reflecting on our experiences and considering research trends we draw conclusions to inform future development plans for digital displays in academic libraries.