Thread Library, an artwork I made for the Iowa City Public Library (ICPL) in February 2020, suggests that information is always mediated by the tactile, tangible, material, and personal. Simply put, Thread Library is a collection of thread with a card catalog, and each thread is cataloged as if it were a book.
Read moreIn the Roots of Wise Women
Being an Appalachian woman, artist, and herbalist, I am committed to honoring the women in my community. The women in this series have an intimate connection to the land and a beautiful and poetic way of communicating through plants and herbal medicine.
Read moreA Comic Book Guide to Archives for Artists and Makers
In 2017, the Providence Public Library published a comic book called Lizard Ramone in Hot Pursuit: A Guide to Archives for Artists and Makers. Written and illustrated by Jeremy Ferris, it forms the core of a simple toolkit for archivists.
Read moreResource: NC Library Directory
Find your local libraries! The directory of North Carolina libraries lists all libraries in North Carolina, alongside options for users to search a variety of library information including names, addresses, etc. or to browse by location or type of library.
Read moreArticle: Community Archiving Profile
The staff of the North Carolina Room at Pack Memorial Library is always on the lookout for new ways to engage the public in our work.
Read moreOpportunity: Richland Library’s Artist in Residence Program
Richland Library’s Artist in Residence Program aims to connect the community with local working artists and to provide creative and educational opportunities to the community in a way that supports cultural and artistic exchange.
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