The artist's library

By Laura C. Damon-Moore

Subjects: Arts, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Composition & Creative Writing, Problems, exercises, Library resources, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Library & Information Science / General, ART / Reference, Case studies, Libraries, Cultural programs, Libraries and community, Library users, Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.), CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Reference, Creation (literary, artistic, etc.), Social aspects

Description: "The Artist's Library offers the idea that an artist is any person who uses creative tools to make new things, and the guidance and resources to make libraries of all sizes and shapes come alive as spaces for art-making and cultural engagement. Case studies included in the book range from the crafty (pop-up books) to the community-minded (library galleries) to documentary (photo projects) to the technically complex ('listening' to libraries via Dewey decimal frequencies). The Library as Incubator Project was created by Erinn Batykefer, Laura Damon-Moore, and Christina Endres. It highlights the ways that libraries and artists can work together, and works to strengthen these partnerships. By calling attention to one of the many reasons libraries are important to our communities and our culture, it provides a dynamic online forum for sharing ideas."--