Cilj. Cilj članka jest predstaviti izazove i rješenja u radu na postavljanju izložbe knjiga u visokoškolskoj knjižnici. Polazeći od praktičnog iskustava, ponudit će se model za organizaciju izložbi u visokoškolskim knjižnicama. Pristup/metodologija. U članku se donosi opširan prikaz idejnog i praktičnog rada na postavljanju izložbe knjiga u organizaciji Središnje medicinske knjižnice u povodu 100. obljetnice postojanja Medicinskog fakulteta Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, tj. njezine matične ustanove. Na osnovi iskustva stečenog tijekom postavljanja izložbe te znanstvene i stručne literature, pristupit će se izradi prijedloga modela idejnog i organizacijskog koncepta izložbi koje se postavljaju u visokoškolskim knjižnicama. Rezultati. Rezultat članka jest prijedlog modela rada na izložbama u knjižnicama koji će knjižničarima kao autorima izložbi osigurati osnovu za planiranje temeljite organizacije i postavljanja izložbi knjiga u visokoškolskim i drugim vrstama knjižnica. Originalnost/vrijednost. Potaknuta je rasprava o ulozi visokoškolskih knjižničara kao autora izložbi (knjižničar-kustos), s posebnim naglaskom na izlaganju knjiga. Prepoznata je potreba publiciranja teorijske i stručne literature o spomenutoj tematici, osobito u lokalnom, hrvatskom kontekstu. Vrijednost članaka ogleda se u predstavljenom modelu za kreiranje koncepta izložbi u visokoškolskim knjižnicama. Sastavni dio modela jesu detaljno prikazani programski i organizacijski plan izložbe. Cilj modela jest knjižničarima koji se već bave postavljanjem izložbi i onima koji se planiraju okušati u tome pružiti podršku pri osmišljavanju i realiziranju izložbenih projekata.; Purpose. The aim of the article is to present the challenges and solutions the librarians face while curating a book exhibition in the academic library. Based on practical experience, a model for creating exhibitions in academic libraries will be offered. Approach/methodology. The article provides an extensive overview of conceptual and practical activities performed by the Central Medical Library while setting up and curating the book exhibition on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the University of Zagreb School of Medicine, i.e. the library’s home institution. Based on the experience gained during staging of the exhibition, and scholarly and professional publications, a model proposal for developing a concept for exhibitions curated in academic libraries will be outlined. Findings. The article offers a proposal for a model for creating and working on exhibitions in libraries. The proposed model will provide librarians as authors of exhibitions with a foundation for planning and a framework for staging book exhibitions in academic and other types of libraries. Originality/value. The discussion on the role of academic librarians as authors of exhibitions (librarian-curator), with a special emphasis on the exhibiting of books, was initiated. In addition, the need for new research and professional papers on the mentioned topic, especially in the local Croatian context, was recognised. The value of this article is in presenting a model for creating an exhibition concept designed specifically for exhibitions held in academic libraries. The model consists of a detailed program and organizational plan for staging of exhibitions. The purpose of the aforementioned model is to provide the librarians who are already engaged in setting up exhibitions, as well as new library professionals, with the support in designing and implementing exhibition projects.