Literary Lots: The Library as Place Maker
We’re delighted to welcome Kauser Razvi to the site today for the first post in a series that will explore Literary Lots. This project got a lot of attention in the spring with a Kickstarter campaign; now they’rer working to re-purpose abandoned spaces and bring art and literacy programs to the children of Cleveland OH...
Inspiring the Arts in a High School Library
Today our feature comes from Melissa Mannon, a school librarian in New Hampshire. Melissa’s article is all about collaboration and connection – themes we’re always excited to embrace! I love the idea of librarians working with art teachers to support the important work that they do! ~ Laura by Melissa Mannon The 21st century information...
Recipe for a Thriving Performing Arts Series: Part 1
We’re delighted to welcome Nick Demske back to the Library as Incubator Project for the next installment in his series of posts focusing on process and strategy librarians can use to implement excellent performing arts programs for their communities using a principle we call “Programming as Collection Development.” Nick’s work at Racine Public Library is...
The Past and Future of Paper: A Multi-Library Exhibit
Caelin Ross returns to the site today with a look at a unique multi-library exhibit at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which celebrates Wisconsin’s unique role in the history of papermaking and the wonderful tradition of book art in the area. Enjoy. ~Erinn by Caelin Ross We handle paper every day and hoped that the exhibit...
Out of the Archives: Recology’s “Art in the Dump” Exhibition at the University of San Francisco’s Gleeson Library
This article originally appeared on the Library as Incubator Project on May 24, 2012. We’re excited to feature this partnership between an academic library and the innovative Recology Artist-in-Residence program. Many thanks to Shawn Calhoun, Head of Access Services, Library Outreach, and Assessment at the University of San Francisco’s Gleeson Library, for sharing this wonderful project....
Featuring: Parachute Poetry Library
I was so excited to find this press release from poet and writing instructor Amanda Deutch in the inbox a few weeks ago, I simply had to share. The story of an innovative artist creating a library because there was a need for one would be an inspiration on its own, but the setting– post-Hurricane...
Discover the Poetry Foundation Library
Devoted readers of the Library as Incubator Project know about how important poetry is to me– both as a poet and as a librarian–so it will be no surprise that I nearly swooned when The Poetry Foundation got in touch to share their library. Read on to learn more about this exciting special library from...
The Peoples’ Library: By the People, For the People
by Ryan Claringbole What if you not only could write the books that are checked out in a library by members of your community, but also participate in the construction of that book? The People’s Library, a collaborative project started by Mark Strandquist with Courtney Bowles and Riley Duncan, is allowing the city of Richmond, Virginia...
Paints to Puddings at Parkes Library, Australia
Something that happens to me on a regular basis with this project is that I hear about program ideas and immediately think, oh my goodness, I have to replicate that or do something similar at my library/in my art-making practice/etc. When our friend Matt Finch (you remember him, from the Zombies in the Library storytelling event) put...
Featuring: Provincetown Public Press
Exciting things are happening at the crossroads of self-publishing and libraries lately! We’re fascinated with the ways that libraries are working to help their communities create content, not just consume it– and how they’re collecting that content, too! This week, we chatted with Matt Clark, Director of Marketing and Program Development at Provincetown Public Library...
Pack Your Library Card for the Moon! An Update on Brooklyn Public Library’s Info Commons
We’re delighted to welcome Melissa Morrone back to the site to share an update on the multifunctional community Info Commons at Brooklyn Public Library. Read on to learn more about their exciting resources that support creativity and learning! ~Erinn Pack Your Library Card for the Moon! An Update on Brooklyn Public Library’s Info Commons by...
Featuring: The Australian Poetry Library
Earlier this year, when we were planning our National Poetry Month lineup, we were delighted to “discover” the Australian Poetry Library– it’s a wonderful resource that provides access to over 42,000 poems by 170 Australian poets. These works are available online at the Australian Poetry Library website, which is easy to search and browse. In...
