Art at the intersection of librarianship and social justice

Abstract

"What roles do libraries play in supporting artistic expression? For librarian-artists, how does artistic practice influence their work as librarians and vice-versa? And how does social justice, especially feminism, intersect with both artistic practice and librarianship? This edited collection consists of chapters by librarians who work as artists as well as those who work extensively with artists or arts practitioners. They discuss the intersection of their work as librarians with their artistic practice, including the role that social justice and feminism play in both arenas, and the significance of the arts in contentious times." -- Provided by publisher.

Contents

Connective creative engagements : the poethical possibilities of creative research in an academic library / Sara Smith -- Critical theory and the political project of art, education, and resistance in libraries / Michelle Gohr -- Embracing diverse information-seeking behavior through the lens of creative research practices of faculty choreographers / Jessica Hronchek -- Why DIY? : exploring motivations for marginalized communities to participate in DIY publishing / Ginny Barns and Jennifer Schwartz -- Support beyond the studio : feminist praxis and the art librarian / Courtney Hunt and Michele Jennings -- Artist in protest : an apologia of ten years of blogging / Heather Saunders -- Friends, peace, and sanctuary : building empathy and a sense of belonging through art and archives / Peggy Seiden -- Disruption in the stacks : using zines to make space for creativity, outreach, and social justice / Maria Cunningham and Ann "A'misa" Matsushima Chiu -- What makes a great artist? : an analysis of the language used in the art community to talk about male and female artists, or a call to arms for librarians and art historians to work together to create change / Tracy Red Sagalo -- Change agents : libraries and archives confronting gender issues in architecture / Cathryn Copper and Paola Zellner Bassett -- Print practice and librarianship : the fast pace of slow movements / Tammy Wofsey -- There is no I in research / Dawn Stahura -- Critical cataloging and inclusive description practices for arts collections / Treshani Perera -- Poems and visions : art for self-care and community building / Stacy Russo.