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January 29, 2016
Friday Linkubator Roundup | Jan 25-29
Things have been a little hectic around here recently, so let’s do some catching up, shall we?
Fiber art flowers decorate a railing at CLP-South.
On the site:
Rebecca Hopman from the Corning Museum of Glass clued us in to a very special “hidden” collection at the museum’s Rakow Research Library: the Whitefriars stained glass cartoon collection. We scored an interview with librarian+illustrator Lisa Nowlain! The fabulous Pages to Projects series by Rebecca Z. Dunn returned with an art project...
January 27, 2016
Pop des Fleurs Winter Pop-up Garden with Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Pop des Fleurs at Arsenal Park
bySuzy Waldo
After over a decade of working in libraries, I have embraced the idea that sometimes the best projects happen totally by accident. Early in January 2015, my friend and fellow South Side Community Council member Jennifer Holliman asked me if Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh- South Side would be interested in participating in an art project.
Of course I’m interested in a public art project! Who doesn’t love art?
That art project was Pop des Fleurs. Or...
January 26, 2016
Pages to Projects: Last Stop on Market Street + 3D Bus Activity
by Rebecca Dunn
I think it’s safe to say that the majority of librarians, educators, and children’s literature enthusiasts were absolutely ecstatic about the recognition received by Last Stop on Market Street, this year’s recipient of the Newbery Medal as well as Caldecott and Coretta Scott King honors. Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña and illustrated by Christian Robinson is an important story about appreciating the extraordinary in the everyday. Annoyed with the rain and havin...
January 21, 2016
CHP in the Stacks: Eric William Carroll
This post was originally published in January 2015.
Our friend and colleague Jay Peterson, who works with Coffee House Press on their CHP in the Stacks program (which facilitates writer and artist residencies in libraries and archives–super cool!) sent us this interview with photographer Eric William Carroll, a photographer and visual artist who uses archived materials in his work. Below isan excerpt from Jay’s interview with Eric–we encourage you to check out the full interview and explore m...
January 20, 2016
Featuring: Lisa Nowlain
I first saw Lisa Nowlain’s comics featured on the ALSC Blog, and fell in love with her art about kid lit issues! I was so excited to ask her for an interview on the site, and today I’m thrilled to share her work with you! Take a look at her website, and read some more about the artist behind the comics! ~Holly
LAIP: Tell us a little bit about yourself and your work.
Lisa: I am a Children’s Librarian/the Harold W. McGraw, Jr Fellow (my term’s up in June! Apply!) at Darien Library, and got my...
January 19, 2016
Illuminating the Whitefriars collection: Connecting cartoons with communities
The Corning Museum Of Glass is a special place where librarians, curators, artists, and educators all work together to share the history and craft of glass making. Rebecca Hopman’s series on her work at the CMOG’s Rakow Research Library is anexcellent template for creating and sustaining the library-as-incubator. Enjoy! ~Erinn
Illuminating the Whitefriars collection: Connecting cartoons with communitiesby Rebecca Hopman
How do you raise awareness about a hidden collection? It’s a question ma...
January 15, 2016
Friday Linkubator Roundup | Jan 11-15
Lots going on this week, so let’s jump right in!
On the site:
We look at the collaborative work LoveJordan. Is it a book? Music? A smell? Check out the multi-format work INVERSES. TheCambridge Libraries and Galleries re-branded to become the Idea Exchange!Around the internet:
January 14, 2016
Idea Exchange
A dancer in the Cambridge International Festival
by Sandra Sydor,Coordinator: Marketing and Outreach, Idea Exchange
Idea Exchange is transforming the way people experience their local library and gallery space. There is an abundance of programs and services for all ages, inspired by a passionate focus on art, reading, knowledge sharing, creativity, and culture.
An importance is placed on free public access to art and ideas, encouraging arts appreciation, discussion and debate, and the value t...
January 13, 2016
Featuring: INVERSES
Today we are thrilled to share an interview with Joanne Lam, the writer, co-creator and producer of INVERSES, a multi-sensory project based on the journey of a roving cardboard box. Explore INVERSES here, and read more about how it came to be below!
LAIP:Tell us a little bit about yourself and your work.
Joanne:Hi! I am an aspiring polymath operating within the realms of writing, music, and sound. 80% of what I do is self taught.
LAIP: Tell us about the INVERSES project- how it came together...
January 12, 2016
Featuring: LoveJordan
byBryan Voell
LoveJordan is a collaboration between British artists Jonny Love and Samuel Jordan. Their work is beautifully intricate and provocative, existing in the realms between social commentary and personal revelation. Everything they do is fascinating, but it was their sculpture work that initiated this interview: complex, thought-provoking constructions inspired by questions about technology, collections, space and the emotional role of libraries in our lives.
Library as Incubator Pro...
